HomeMy WebLinkAbout1249 - Missing Middle HousingORDINANCE NO. 1249
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADDING AND AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE REGULATING `MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING'
The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows.
SECTION 1
Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The proposed amendments to Division 9, Chapter 2 of the Ukiah City Code are consistent
with the 2040 Ukiah General Plan's density -related analysis and housing goals.
B. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). As the proposed Missing Middle Ordinance is consistent with the Ukiah
2040 General Plan, the project relies upon the General Plan EIR and is consistent with CEQA
Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning).
C. Recognizing the growing need for diverse housing options that cater to a wide range of income
levels, including housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes is a necessary
action to address the housing affordability crisis.
D. Encouraging the development of missing middle housing and more proximate commercial
development supports the City's goal of increasing residential density in existing
neighborhoods, promoting more efficient land use, and reducing the environmental impacts
associated with sprawl.
E. Providing opportunities for both homeownership and affordable rental units in walkable,
transit -friendly areas, aligns with the City's commitment to inclusive growth and housing
equity.
F. The State legislature declared that "Housing is a statewide concern", that California faces a
housing crisis, that missing middle housing is a valuable form of housing, and that local
jurisdictions are mandated to comply with applicable State housing laws, including SIB 9.
SECTION 2
Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 3, Low Density Residential (R-1) of the Ukiah City Code is amended to
read as follows (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by "***"):
SECTION:
§9015 Purpose And Intent
§9023 Determination Of of Appropriate Use
§9015 PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of the regulations in the Low Density Residential (R-1) District is to preserve, enhance,
and protect the low density residential qualities of Ukiah's various neighborhoods Reighbedaeeds in
the GOMFRueity. The R-1 zoning district is intended for residential areas characterized predominantly
by single-family uses, duplexes, and with typical single-family residential subdivision lots ranging in
size from sip four thousand five -hundred (64,5000) to ten thousand (10,000) square feet in size.
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This district is consistent with the LDR (Low Density Residential) and RR (Rural Residential) land use
designation of the City's general plan.
§9016 ALLOWED USES
Accessory uses normally incidental to single-family residences.
Community care facility, which provides service for six (6) or fewer persons., with the residents and
Duplex.
Fences:
A. Fences shall be limited to a maximum height of seven feet (7'). Fences exceeding seven feet
(7') in height may be erected subject to the securing of a variance or associated use permit.
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Multiple -family dwellings (i.e. triplexes, fourplexes, multiplexes, condominiums, apartments,
townhomes. courtyard building, cottage court, dwelling -groups, and single -room occupancies (SRO)
etc.) that comply with the design and development standards in Chapter 2, Article 5.2 of this Division
are permitted by right.
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Single-family residential dwellings, including manufactured/modular homes., tFansitional hauling
Supportive housing, subject to the same density limitations and to the same regulations applicable
to other residential dwellings of the same type.
Transitional housing, subject to the same density limitations and to the same regulations applicable -
to other residential dwellings of the same type.
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§9017 PERMITTED USES
Cottage Dwellinq Group, as regulated by Article 5.5 of this Chapter.
Mom and Pop Grocery Store.
Multiple -family dwellings (i.e. triplexes, fourplexes, multiplexes, condominiums, apartments,
townhomes, courtyard building, cottage court, dwelling -groups, single -room occupancies (SRO),
etc.) i that do not comply with
the design and development standards set forth in Chapter 2, Article 5.2 of this Division, and require
a Site Development Permit per Article 20 of this Chapter.
§9018 BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS
A. For single-family dwellings, Nye multi -family dwellings and attached accessory dwelling
units, a maximum height of thirty feet (30').
B. For non-residential accessory buildings a maximum height of twenty feet (20') or maximum
height of the main building, whichever is less.
C. The height limits for both dwelling units and accessory structures may, exceed the primary
residential dwelling unit. The height limits for ADUs are set forth in Article 5.3 of this
Chapter.
The height limits for both dwelling units and non-residential accessory structures may be
exceeded with the securing of a variance. .
health, safety, and qe%Mal iNelf-are of the publir,
§9019 REQUIRED SITE AREA
A. Interior Lots: The required site area on interior lots in the R-1 zoning district is si* four
thousand five hundred (6-0994.500) net square feet, and the required lot width is sixty forty
feet (640').
B. Corner Lots: The required site area for corner lots in the R-1 zoning district is seven six
thousand (76,000) net square feet, and the required lot width is seventy sixty feet (760').
D. Nonconforming Lots: Development may occur on existing, nonconforming R-1 lots; a site
development permit is required for existing lots four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet
and less that does not already feature residential improvements. nrs.nfer and arse peRnit is
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§9020 REQUIRED YARD SETBACKS
The purpose of establishing yard areas in the R-1 zoning district is to maintain a balance between
retaining open spaces and the efficient use of land,
In Low Density Residential (R-1) Districts,
yards shall be required in the following minimum widths, as measured from the street right-of-way:
A. Front: Fifteen Ten feet (150') for residences and accessory structures, and twenty Ave feet
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B. Sides: Teri Five feet (405') for residences and five feet accessory structures.
C. Rear: FAAAn Ten feet (150') for residences, and five feet (5') for accessory structures.
D. Corner Lots: On corner lots, there shall be a front setback line of Fifteen Ten feet (150') on
each street side of a corner lot.
Except in cases where fifty percent (50%) of the same side of the block is already built out,
then the average setback shall apply. °
E. Yard Setbacks For Unique Circumstances:
1. Architectural Features: Cornices, eaves, canopies, and other similar architectural features
for residential structures and accessory structures exceeding one hundred twenty (120)
square feet in area may extend up to two feet (2) into any required yid -setback.
5. Accessory Carports: May be established two feet (2) into any required setback.
§9021 REQUIRED PARKING
A. The minimum parking area required in Low Density Residential (R-1) Districts is as follows:
1. Single -Family Dwelling: Tyre One (12) on -site parking space per unit.
2. Duplex: One and one-half (1-.6) on -site parking space per unit.
3. Multiple -Family Dwellins(s): One (1) on -site parkins space per unit.
4. Other Uses: The parking requirements for all other allowed or permitted uses shall be
subject to the provisions of section 9198 of this code.
§9022 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ALLOWANCES
B. Effective January 1. 2022. Government Code 4& 65852.21 and 66411.7 (enacted by Senate
Bill 9, Statutes 2021) require local agencies to provide ministerial review, without discretion or
hearing, of proposed two -unit housing developments and urban lot splits if the housing
development or subdivision is within a single-family residential zone and a U.S. Census
designated urbanized area or urban cluster and meets certain requirements. The purpose of
this sub -section is to establish the applicability of Government Code && 65852.21 and
66411.7. 0
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1. Maximum Number of Units on a Parcel Created by an SB 9 Urban Lot Split (Government
Code§ 66411.7)
a. No more than two dwelling units may be permitted on any lot created through an urban
lot, split.
b. If a proposed SB 9 Urban Lot Split does not include a housing development at the time
of the lot split, a note shall be recorded on the Parcel Map limitinq future residential
development to two dwelling units in accordance with this policy.
c. If a proposed SB 9 Urban Lot Split requests to subdivide a vacant parcel, the owner
occupancy period begins once a unit is finished and livable.
2. Maximum Number of Units on a Lot Not Created by an SB 9 Urban Lot Split (Government
Code § 66411.7)
a. Up to two primary dwelling units, including existing dwelling units on a parcel and units
created pursuant to Government Code § 65852.21 may be permitted.
C. Ukiah Municipal Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan (UKIACLUP): As applicable, all
development within the R-1 district must comply with the more restrictive standards identified
by UKIACLUP to ensure compliance with the procedures and criteria applicable to airport land
use compatibility_ planning.
§9023 DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE USE
A. Whenever a use is not listed in this article as a use permitted by right or a use subject to a
use permit in the R-1 zoning district, the Community Development Raag Director shall
determine whether the use is appropriate for the zoning district, either as a right or subject to
a use permit. In making this determination, the Community Development Warning Director
shall find as follows:
4. In the case of determining that a use not articulated as an allowed or permitted use could
be established with the securing of a use permit, the Community Development Wang
9iFeGtG shall find that the proposed use is similar in nature and intensity to the uses listed
as permitted uses.
SECTION 3
Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 4, Medium Density Residential (R-2) regulations of the Ukiah City
Code is hereby amended to read as follows (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by "***" }:
SECTION:
§9030 Purpose And Intent
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§9038 Determination 9f of Appropriate Use
§9030 PURPOSE AND INTENT
The Medium Density Residential Zoning District is intended to provide land area and opportunities for
a range of densities and a variety of housing types, including single-family and multiple -family
residential development, and townhomes. The maximum dw%ity is 9F;e to fifteen (16) dwelling wn46
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pe. aGFe ^f'"^�'. The R-2 district is also intended to provide for a compatible mix of medium density
residential, educational, religious, quasi -medical, and small professional office land uses. The R-2
zoning district is consistent with the MDR (Medium Density Residential) general plan land use
designation.
§9031 ALLOWED USES
The following uses are allowed in Medium Density Residential (R-2) Districts.,
Community care facility, which provides service for six (6) or fewer persons. (FAamiw„ UF^ ^'ice`ntQ Six
Duplex.
Low Barrier Navigation Center.
Single-family dwellings, including manufactured/modular homes. transitie.m.al hOUSift
hewsing. ManufaGtured_.1rne_d_,_,1a.r hemes shall Gemply with the additional development stand-a-rds ret
feFth in sestien 9037 of this Gods.
Multiple-familv dwellings (i.e. triplexes. fourplexes. multiplexes. condominiums. apartments
townhomes, courtvard building, cottage court, dwelling groups. and single -room occupancies (SRO)
etc. ,
houses). Multiple family dwellings that comply with the design and development standards in Chapter
2, Article 5.2 of this Division are permitted by right.
Supportive housing, subiect to the same densitv limitations and to the same regulations applicable to
other residential dwellings of the same type.
Transitional housing. subiect to the same density limitations and to the same reaulations applicable
to other residential dwellings of the same type.
§9032 PERMITTED USES
The following uses may be permitted in Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zoning Districts subject to
first securing a use permit:
Dwelling Groups that do not comply with the design and development standards set forth in Chapter
2, Article 5.2 of this division, and require a Site Development Permit per Article 20 of this Chapter.
Mom and Pop Grocery Store.
Multiple -family dwellings (i.e. triplexes, fourplexes, multiplexes, condominiums, apartments,
townhomes, courtyard building, cottage court, dwelling groups, single -room occupancies (SRO). etc.)
that do not comply with the design and development standards set forth in Chapter 2, Article 5.2 of
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this Division and require a Site Development Permit per Article 20 of this Chapter.
dwellings that do not Gemply with the desigR and development st-and-a—rd-S set fedh an GhaPtff 2, AFtiGle
5.2 of this division.
Professional Office .
Temporary uses meeting the purpose and intent of the R-2 zoning district. The temporary use shall
be for a maximum period of six (6) months and shall be subject to permit renewal/time extension at
the discretion of the Community Development RlaRROR9 Director.
§9033 BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS
The following shall be the maximum limits for height of buildings in Medium Density Residential (R-2)
Districts:
B. For non-residential accessory buildings, a maximum height of twenty feet (20') or the
maximum height of the main building, whichever is less.
C. The height limits for main buildings and accessory structures may be exceeded with the
securing of a use-peVariance.
D. The hei-ghts of ADUs are subject to Article 5.3 of this Chapter.
§9035 REQUIRED YARD SETBACKS
In Medium Density Residential (R-2) Districts, yards shall be required in the following minimum widths,
as measured from the street right-of-way:
A. Front:
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1. . Ten feet (10')
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B. Sides:
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1. . Five feet (6), except for those
multi pie -family projects that comply with all the design and development standards set
forth in Chapter 2, Article 5.2 of this Division.
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C. Rear:
1. : Ten feet (10').
2. Multiple -Family Dwellings, SiAgle steFy. Ten feet (10').
3. M ltinle_Family Dwellings, ny Multi StoFifteen feet (1 5')
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Cvnent in nnnen WheFe fifty percent (509 ) of the same tide of the hlGGk is already built
out, then the aVeFage setbark shall apply. U
E. Special Yards And Distances Between Buildings: Minimum widths shall be as follows:
1. Except in cases where _fifty percent (50%) of the same side of the block is already built
out, then_ the average setback shall apply.
dwelloRg oro„o shall he a minimum of ten feet (10') fnr SinglentorY aAd m..lti ntr.r..
2. Any side YaFd PF9VidiA@ VehiG61laF aGG966 W single -Few dwelling gFOUPS shall haye a
of NyeRty feet (29') f9F one-way aGress and twenty Ave feet (26) for dual
as.
3. Any inneF G8614 Vehir.W'aF aGeess te double -Few dwelling
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gFOUPS shall a
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§9036 REQUIRED PARKING
A. The minimum parking area required in Medium Density Residential (R-2) Districts is as follows:
1. Single -Family Dwelling: One (2.1) on -site parking space per unit.
2. Duplex: One gnat t9% halt (14) on -site parking space per unit.
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3. Multiple -Family Dwelling: One won -site parking space per unit.
§9037 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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C. All development projects that are not multiple -family residential projects, or that do not comply
with the design and development standards set forth in Chapter 2, Article 5.2 of this Division,
and that require discretionary review, shall include a proposed landscaping plan
commensurate with the size and scale of the proposed development project. Landscaping
plans shall be submitted as a required component of all site development and use permits at
the time of application filing.
1. All proposed landscaping plans shall comply with the following standards:
a. Landscape plantings shall be those which grow well in Ukiah's climate without
extensive irrigation. Drought resistant and native plants shall constitute the maiority of
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the plantings selected.
d. Parking lots shall have a perimeter planting strip with both featuring drought resistant
trees and shrubs.
k. The Community Development Planning Director, Zoning Administrator, Planning
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Commission, or City Council shall have the authority to modify the required elements
of a landscaping plan depending upon the size, scale, intensity, and location of the
development project.
D. Ukiah Municipal Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan (UKIACLUP): As applicable, all
development within the R-2 district must adhere to the more restrictive criteria identified by
UKIACLUP to ensure compliance with the procedures and criteria applicable to airport land
use compatibility planning
§9038 DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE USE
Whenever a use is not listed in this Article as a use permitted by right or a use subject to a use permit
in the R-2 Zoning District, the Community Development PlaRning Director shall determine whether
the use is appropriate for the Zoning District, either as of right or subject to a use permit. In making
this determination, the Community Development Ring Director shall find as follows:
D. In the case of determining that a use not articulated as an allowed or permitted use could be
established with the securing of a use permit, the Community Development Warning Director
shall find that the proposed use is similar in nature and intensity to the uses listed as allowed
uses.
SECTION 4
Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 5, High Density Residential (R-3) regulations of the Ukiah City
Code is hereby amended to read as follows (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by "***" ):
SECTION:
§9045 Purpose And Intent
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§9049 Required Site Area
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§9053 Determination CK-of Appropriate Use
§9046 ALLOWED USES
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Community care facility, which provides service for six (6) or fewer persons. iNith +he FeAidents and
Duplex.
Low Barrier Navigation Center.
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diStFiSt, OF of F89WiFed to aGGOFRpany any new land use,
Multiple -family dwellings (i.e. triplexes, fourplexes, multiplexes, condominiums, apartments,
townhomes, courtyard building, cottage court, dwelling -groups, and single -room occupancies (SRO),
etc.s ,
houses). Multiple -family dwellings that comply with the design and development standards in Chapter
2, Article 5.2 of this Division are permitted by right.
Supportive housing, subject to the same density limitations and to the same regulations applicable to
other residential dwellings of the same type.
Transitional housing, subject to the same density limitations and to the same regulations aipplicable
to other residential dwellings of the same type
§9047 PERMITTED USES
The following uses may be permitted in High Density Residential (R-3) Districts subject to first
securing a use permit:
Dwelling Groups, as regulated by Article 5.5 of this Chapter.
"Mom and pPop" grocery stores, delicatessens, bakeries, and coffee shops.
Multiple -family dwellings (i.e. triplexes, fourplexes, multiplexes, condominiums, apartments
townhomes, courtyard building, cottage court, dwelling -groups, single -room occupancies (SRO), etc.)
that do not comply with the design and development standards set forth in Chapter 2. Article 5.2 of
this Division, and require a Site Development Permit per Article 20 of this Chapter Multiple -family
this dwi&ie -.
Public or private parking lots for automobiles
§9049 REQUIRED SITE AREA FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS
B.
§9050 REQUIRED YARD SETBACKS
In High Density Residential (R-3) Districts, yards shall be required in the following minimum widths,
except as provided in section 9032 of this code:
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A. Front:
tweF#y-five foot (25') f9F garages
2. 1. . Ten feet (10)
C. Rear:
1. Single Pamily Dwellings: Ten feet (10').
2. Multiple-FamilySinnle_CteFy. TeR feet (IQ').
3 Multiple -Family DwellingsM ilti_Steiy Fifteen feet (16')
D. Corner Lots: On corner lots, there shall be a front setback line of ten feet (10') on each side of
the property facing a street.
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) 8f the same side ef thoe b1cer-k me alFeady built out,
E. Special Yards and Distances Between Buildings: Minimum widths shall be as follows:
1. The distaRse between aRy StFUCAUFes in any dwelling gFoup shall be -a minimmim. of ten feet
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2. 1. Except in cases where fifty percent 50% of the same side of the block is already built
out, then the average setback shall apply
r, Rgle-mw dwel1iRg gr-aups shall have a M"AiM"M Width A-f t%NeAty feet ( 0') f8F e
aersess and twenty five feet (26') f0F dual araress.
3.
FRiROFRum width of tweRty feet (20'), and a MiRWAUM width of twenty foUF feet (24')_4
§9051 REQUIRED PARKING
A. The minimum parking area required in High Density Residential (R-3) Districts is as follows:
1. Single -Family Dwelling: Twe One 12) on -site parking space per unit.
2. Duplex: One acid -one-half (14) on -site parking space per unit.
3. Multiple -Family Dwelling: One won -site parking space per unit.
§9052 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
l A. Manufactured homes certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and
Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 USC section 5401 et seq.) are allowed on individual
residential parcels subject to the following regulations=
G B. All development projects that are not multiple -family residential projects, or do not comply
with the design and development standards in Chapter 2, Article 5.2 of this Division, and that
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require discretionary review, shall include a proposed landscaping plan commensurate with
the size and scale of the proposed development project. Landscaping plans shall be submitted
as a required component of all site development and use permits at the time of application
filing. 11
1. All proposed landscaping plans shall comply with the following standards:
a. Landscape plantings shall be those which grow well in Ukiah's climate without
extensive irrigation. Drought resistant and native plants shall constitute the majority of
the plantings selected. Native speGies are StFO gly e.,,.,,.,Fa ed
d. Parking lots shall have a perimeter planting strip with both featuring drought resistant
trees and shrubs.
k. The Community Development PIaRRiRg Director, Zoning Administrator, Planning
Commission, or City Council shall have the authority to modify the required elements
of a landscaping plan depending upon the size, scale, intensity, and location of the
development project.
C. Ukiah Municipal Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan (UKIACLUP): As applicable, all
development within the R-3 district must adhere to the more restrictive criteria identified by
UKIACLUP to ensure compliance with the procedures and criteria applicable to airport land
use compatibility planning.
§9053 DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE USE
Whenever a use is not listed in this Article as a use permitted as of right or a use subject to a use
permit in the R-3 Zoning District, the Community Development Planning Director shall determine
whether the use is appropriate for the Zoning District, either as of right or subject to a use permit. In
making this determination, the Community Development PlaRning Director shall find as follows:
D. In the case of determining that a use not articulated as an allowed or permitted use could be
established with the securing of a use permit, the Community Development RlaRing Director
shall find that the proposed use is similar in nature and intensity to the uses listed as allowed
uses.
SECTION 5
A New Article 5.5, entitled "REGULATIONS FOR DWELLING GROUPS" shall be added to
Division 9, Chapter 2 of the Ukiah City Code and shall read as follows:
§9058 PURPOSE
This Article implements the provisions of the General Plan Housing Element that encourage new
types of housing that meet a wide variety of needs and encourage infill projects on underutilized urban
land. As defined, 'Dwelling Groups' is a group of three or more single-family residences or two or
more detached duplex buildings, apartments, condominiums, and occupying a parcel of land in the
same ownership and having any yard or court in common. 0
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Cottage Dwelling Groups are a type of infill development intended to provide small-scale, clustered
housing units that are comparable in scale and intensity to single-family residential use, thereby
minimizing the impact on adjacent low -density residential uses.
§9058.1 APPLICABILITY
This section applies to Dwelling Groups where allowed or permitted.
A. Dwelling Groups are considered a form of multi -family housing. Within the R2 (Medium
Density Residential) and R3 (High Density Residential) Zoning Districts, Dwelling Groups are
an allowed use if adhering to Article 5.2 (Objective Design and Development Standards for
New Residential Construction).
B. Dwelling Groups must meet the development criteria of the base zone.
C. Cottage Dwelling Groups are permitted in the R1 (Low Density Residential) Zoning District.
Cottage Dwelling Groups must meet the development criteria of the base zone, as well as the
additional standards and exceptions outlined below.
1. Cottage Dwelling Groups may not be located on any parcel already containing an
accessory dwelling unit, junior accessory dwelling unit, or developed with a duplex, triplex,
apartment, or condominium. A parcel containing a single-family residence may be
developed as a Cottage Dwelling Group only if the single-family residence is included in
the total floor area allowance below.
2. Occupancy. Dwelling Groups may not be rented on a transient basis (periods less than
thirty (30) days).
3. Siting Requirements.
a. Airport Compatibility. The proposed site shall not be located on any parcel that features
airport compatibility Zones 1 (Runway Protection Zone), 2 (Inner Approach/Departure
Zone), 3 (Inner Turning Zone) or 5 (Sideline Zone).
b. Minimum parcel size. The minimum parcel size shall be nine thousand (9,000) square
feet.
c. Setbacks. Cottage housing developments shall meet the required front and side yard
setbacks of the base zone. Rear yard setbacks shall be a minimum of ten feet (10').
d. Parking. One (1) reserved space per unit, and (1) guest parking space for every 3 units
or portion thereof.
e. Accessory structures that serve on -site users and are subordinate in use and scale to
the cottages (e.g. accessory storage, garages, etc.) are allowed subject to setback
requirements for accessory structures.
f. Design and Development Standards. Cottage housing developments shall be subject
to design review and site plan approval and meet the following additional standards
and exceptions:
i. Density. On parcels that meet the minimum parcel size, the maximum density shall
be one (1) cottage per every two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of lot
area. When calculating the number of units allowed, fractional units shall be
rounded down to the nearest whole number.
ii. Size. The total building square footage shall not exceed two thousand seven
hundred (2,700) square feet, unless other sizes are allowed by approval of a use
permit.
g. Site Layout.
i. Common Open Space. Common open space shall be one (1) or more areas that
are designed and maintained for recreation, gardening, and similar activities open
to all residents. Common open space shall total at least two hundred (200) square
feet per unit, of which up to sixty (60) square feet may be private.
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1. Cottages should generally be no more than twenty-five feet (25') from the
common open area, measured from the facade of the cottage to the nearest
delineation of the common open area.
2. Orientation. Dwelling units shall be clustered around common open space that
is not separated with fencing. Each unit shall have a primary entry and covered
porch, generally oriented towards the common open space. Front porches are
encouraged.
§9058.2 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
All cottage housing developments are subject to a Use Permit within the R1 zoning district. A Site
Development Permit is required for any 'Dwelling Group' in the R2 and R3 zoning districts that does
not comply with the design and development standards as required by Chapter 2, Article 5.2 of this
Division.
SECTION 6
Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 21, Definitions, of the Ukiah City Code is hereby amended to read
as follows (unchanged text is omitted and is shown by "***"):
A. Any words or phrases not defined within this article shall be defined as set forth in current
dictionaries. If no dictionary defines a particular term, the Community Development Pta+;Rir►g
Director shall have the authority to define the term or equate it to a defined term that is similar
in nature.
B. For purposes of this article, the words and phrases set out herein shall have the following
meanings:
DWELLING GROUP, COTTAGE: A form of 'Dwelling Group' that features smaller
units with shared parking and common open areas within existing low- and medium -
density urban residential neighborhoods.
DUPLEX — STACKED: A small (2 to 2.5-story), detached structure that consists of two
dwelling units arranged one above the other, each with an entry from the street. This
type has the appearance of a small -to -medium single -unit house.
DUPLEX — SIDE -BY -SIDE: A small (1 to 2 story), detached structure that consists of
two dwelling units arranged side -by -side, each with an entry from the street.
MULTIPLEX: A detached (2 to 2.5-story) structure that consists of 5 to 12 dwelling
units arranged side -by -side and/or stacked, typically with a shared entry from the
street.
TOWNHOUSE: A small- to medium-sized attached structure that consists of 2 to 16
multi -story dwelling units placed side -by -side. Entries are on the narrow side of the
unit and typically face a street or courtyard. The street facades have entrances and
avoid garages.
SECTION 7
1. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid
or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the
remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this
Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of
Ukiah hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
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sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections,
subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or
unenforceable.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Ukiah and shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption
Introduced by title only on October 2, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rodin,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Orozco, Sher, Crane, and Mayor Duenas.
Adopted on October 16, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Orozco, Sher, and Vice Mayor Crane.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin and Mayor Duenas
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Arace i Sando , Actin Clerk
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bo-ugla-00. Crane, Vice Mayor
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