02-19-2019 - AGENDA ITEM 06 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2449 - AMENDING DIVISION 11 OF ARTICLE XII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SETBACK AND LOCATION RELATED ZONINGAGENDA ITEM NO. 6
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: February 19, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chris Freeland
City Manager
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2449 - AMENDING DIVISION 11 OF ARTICLE XII
OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SETBACK AND
LOCATION RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2449 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 11 OF ARTICLE XII OF CHAPTER
26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SETBACK AND LOCATION RELATED
ZONING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
DISCUSSION:
This ordinance was first introduced at the February 5, 2019 City Council Meeting. The purpose of the proposed
ordinance no. 2449 is to amend Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) section of the Municipal Code. The
amendments include defining location standards for ADU's, placing standards for entry doors on the front
elevation and cleaning up terms.
The ordinance will take effect 30 days after its adoption on February 19, 2019.
Prepared by: Carrie Gallagher, Assistant City Clerk, CMC
Attachments
Ordinance No. 2449
Staff Report No. 9 February 5, 2019 City Council Meeting
AGENDA ITEM NO.9
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: February 5, 2019
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chris Freeland
City Manager
SUBJECT: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 18-02
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
GENERAL AND STATUTORY EXEMPTION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further and give first reading of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.2449 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 11 OF ARTICLE XII OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SETBACK AND LOCATION RELATED ZONING
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
BACKGROUND:
On June 5, 2018, the City Council held a public hearing to consider Code Amendment No. 17-03 to revise the
standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). At that meeting, the City Council approved the proposed code
amendment but requested that a new code amendment be initiated to consider the ADU development standards for
minimum lot size and for rear yard setbacks. On June 19, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-86
initiating Code Amendment No. 18-02.
The City Council directed notification to those who had been notified on the previous ADU code amendment.
Additional individuals have since requested notification. Therefore, notices were mailed to ten individuals. A
public hearing notice was also published in the newspaper on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
The Planning Commission held study sessions on August 28 and September 11, 2018. At those study sessions, the
Planning Commission reviewed three potential amendments to the Code; minimum lot size, rear setback and site
location. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 9, 2018 and recommended retaining the
current minimum lot size and rear setback, as well as separating the rear side yard and site location standards of
detached and attached ADUs.
The City Council held a public hearing on November 20, 2018 at which time the Council voted 3-2 (Spence and
Wu) to approve the Planning Commission recommendation. A second reading on the ordinance was held at the
December 18, 2018 City Council meeting, at which time the Council directed staff to schedule another public
hearing and prepare a revised ordinance based on the following:
1. Remove the required minimum lot size
2. Revise the rear setback to be consistent with other additions for single family houses (generally allowing a
5-foot setback), and
3. Establish a maximum floor area size to parallel state law (for attached ADUs, the lesser of 50 percent of the
size of the main house or 1,200 square feet; for detached ADUs 1,200 square feet).
DISCUSSION:
Based on the direction provided by the City Council, staff has prepared an ordinance to address the three issues
discussed as well as some clarification.
Minimum Lot Size
Code Amendment No. 17-03 revised the City standard for minimum lot size reducing the minimum lot size from a
sliding scale of 12,000 to 46,000 square feet (depending on the Area District) to 12,000 square feet throughout the
City for new structures designed as ADUs. Utilizing GIS software, staff was able to estimate the number of
residential properties in the City and categorize them by lot size. Based on that estimate, the chart below provides
the estimated percentage of lots in the City at 1,000 square foot intervals.
Lot Size
Percentage of Lots
Greater than 7,000 sf
79%
Greater than 8,000 sf
67%
Greater than 9,000 sf
43%
Greater than 10,000 sf
32%
Greater than 11,000 sf
27%
Greater than 12,000 sf
25%
This chart provides information on the percentage of lots in lot size categories from 7,000 to 12,000 square feet. It
should be noted, that a large portion of the lots in Woodside Village are less than 7,000 square feet. Code
Amendment No. 17-03 established the minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet, so that it is estimated that 21% of
the residential properties are eligible to construct an entirely new ADU that is not within an existing structure. Staff
did not research lot sizes smaller than 7,000 square feet as they comprise only 10 percent of the housing stock.
If an ADU is proposed to be constructed in a single-family residential zone entirely within an existing structure,
then the new ADU can be approved notwithstanding any minimum lot size requirement.
Based on the discussion by the City Council at the December 18, 2018 meeting, the ordinance has been drafted to
eliminate any minimum lot size and add that the lot must be a legally -created lot.
Rear Setback
Currently, the R-1 Zone requires a rear yard setback of 25 feet, except in Area District IA, where a 15-foot rear
setback is required. Additionally, the Code allows for an encroachment into the rear yard of 40 percent, no greater
than 15 feet in height and no closer than 5 feet from the rear property line. Structures such as single-family houses,
additions, and most accessory buildings (garages, workshops, sheds, etc.) can be constructed to comply with these
standards.
Historically, second units have required a 25-foot rear setback. In addition, accessory habitable quarters (formerly
guest houses) also require a 25-foot rear setback. The intent of this standard is to reduce privacy impacts to the
neighboring properties that are adjacent to the rear yard. Most of the types of improvements allowed to encroach in
the rear setback are non -habitable buildings, which generally do not have the same loss of privacy issues on an
adjacent property. The current standards for accessory dwelling units require a 25-foot setback.
In summary, most types of improvements in the R-1 allow a one-story structure to be constructed as close as 5-foot
from the rear property line. Only the accessory habitable quarters, accessory dwelling units and second -stories
require a 25-foot rear setback to the property line. Options considered included no changes to the rear setback,
changing the ADU setback to the 5-foot rear setback as is required for other improvements, and changing the ADU
setback to 15-feet.
Based on the discussion by the City Council at the December 18, 2018 meeting, the ordinance has been revised to
require the same setback for accessory dwelling units that is required for single-family house additions. It should be
noted that the current Code standards do not allow windows on side elevations that are closer than 10 feet to the
property line. Since 10 feet is the distance currently in the Code for side yards, the proposed ordinance would also
prohibit windows on rear elevations closer than 10 feet to the rear property line.
Maximum Floor Area
The allowed size of accessory dwelling units in the Municipal Code currently is 800 square feet, which was
changed from 640 square feet in April of 2017 through Code Amendment No. 17-01. At that time it was noted that
State documents referred to units ranging from 800 to 1,200 square feet. That document is titled "Accessory
Dwelling Unit Memorandum, December 2016" and can be found at
http: //www. hed. ca.gov/policy-researchldocsl20l6-12-12-ADU-TA-Memo. docx pdf.
The relavant section in that document is titled "Can Local Governments Establish Minimum and Maximum Lot
Sizes" (Page 9). The following is a citation of that section.
Yes, a local government may establish minimum and maximum unit sizes (GC Section 65852.2(c). However,
like all development standards (e.g., height, lot coverage, lot size), unit sizes should not burden the
development ofADUs. For example, setting a minimum unit size that substantially increases costs or a
maximum unit size that unreasonably restricts opportunities would be inconsistent with the intent of the
statute. Typical maximum unit sizes range from 800 square feet to 1,200 square feet. Minimum unit size must
at least allow for an efficiency unit as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1.
ADU law requires local government approval if meeting various requirements (GC Section
65852.2(a)(1)(D)), including unit size requirements. Specifically, attached ADUs shall not exceed 50 percent
of the existing living area or 1,200 square feet and detached ADUs shall not exceed 1,200 square feet. A
local government may choose a maximum unit size less than 1,200 square feet as long as the requirement is
not burdensome on the creation ofADUs.
State law allows cities to restrict the size of attached ADUs to 50 percent of the existing house size up to 1,200
square feet. The local government can select the maxium size of ADU allowed.
Based on the discussion by the City Council at the December 18, 2018 meeting, the ordinance has been drafted to
allow attached ADUs up to the lesser of 50 percent of the square footage of the primary dwelling or 1,200 square
feet, and attached ADUs, and detached ADUs up to 1,200 square feet. It should be noted that the existing Code
standards also limit the number of bedrooms to two in an accessory dwelling unit and no changes have been made
on the proposed ordinance.
Accessory Habitable Structures
Historically, the City of West Covina has had restrictive standards for second units (now called ADUs) and very
liberal standards for guest houses (now called accessory habitable quarters). That situation changed in 2015 when
the City adopted the standards to comply with state law for ADUs. Prior to that time a second unit required the
approval of a conditional use permit (public hearing by the Planning Commission) and a guest house was allowed
by right. In 2014 and 2015 Code Amendments were adopted that begin requiring an administrative use permit
(noticing required) for guest houses and ADU's became allowed uses.
Generally, in the past, ADUs were reserved for comparatively large lots while anyone could build a guest house. If
the City Council determines to allow all lots in the City to have an ADU, it may be appropriate to delete accessory
habitable quarters standards from the Code, as it is much easier to build an ADU (no discretionary review, no garage
required, reduced rear yard setback). If the Council determines to adopt the proposed ordinance, staff would
recommend initiating a code amendment to consider eliminating the accessory habitable quarters standards.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the proposed ordinance as to form and content, and has concluded that it is
in compliance with both State and federal law.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve staffs recommendation; or
2. Provide alternative direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA
guidelines, and the City's environmental procedures, and is found to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3), as this ordinance cannot create any significant effect on the environment and pursuant to
15282(h), which states that "the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multifamily
zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code"
are Statutorily Exempt from the requirements of CEQA.
Prepared by: Jeff Anderson, Community Development Director
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance No. 2449
Attachment No. 2 - Staff Report, 11/20/18
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-5964
Attachment No. 4 - Excerpt - Planning Commission Minutes, 10/9/18
Attachment No. 5 - Planning Commission Staff Report, 10/9/18
Attachment No. 6 - Excerpt - Planning Commission Minutes, 9/11/18
Attachment No. 7 - Planning Commission Staff Report, 9/11/18
Attachment No. 8 - Excerpt - Planning Commission Minutes, 8/28/18
Attachment No. 9 - Planning Commission Staff Report, 8/28/18
Attachment No. 10 - Letters from Residents
ORDINANCE NO.2449
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 11 OF ARTICLE XH
OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SETBACK
AND LOCATION RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds as follows:
A. This Code amendment allows ministerial approval of accessory dwelling units in the
residential agricultural zone (R-A) and the single-family residential zone (R-1) where the
property is developed with a single-family unit subject to development standards and
specific requirements.
B. As required by state law, under this ordinance, accessory dwelling units will not be
considered as exceeding the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory
dwelling unit is located, and that accessory dwelling units are a residential use consistent
with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot.
C. The existing residential character of the town is due, in large part, to regulations which
ensure that lots are not overdeveloped.
D. One of the best methods of ensuring that lots are not overdeveloped is to ensure that lots
are of at least a muumum size before allowing additional density on the lots.
E. The City should adopt ministerial procedures to allow for the development of accessory
dwelling units in the City.
F. On the 19th day of June 2018, the City Council initiated a code amendment to evaluate
minimum lot size and rear setback standards relating to accessory dwelling units.
G. The Planning Commission held study sessions on the 28' day of August 2018 and on the
l lth day of September 2018.
H. The Planning Commssion, upon giving required notice, did on the 9th day of October, 2018,
conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 18-5964, recommending to the City Council approval
of Code Amendment No. 18-02.
I. The City Council considered evidence presented by the Planning Commission, Planning
Department, and other interested parties at a duly advertised public hearing on the 20th day
of November, 2018 and the 5th day of February, 2019.
SECTION 2. Municipal Code Amerxhnents. The City Council hereby amends the following
sections of Chapter 26 of the municipal code as follows:
Article XII . - SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR UNIQUE USES
DIVISION 11. - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Municipal Code Sec. 26-685.30. - Purpose.
The purpose of this division is to meet the need for new housing as declared by the state by
reducing the barriers to the provision of affordable housing with the creation of accessory
dwelling units on single-family lots.
Municipal Code Sec. 26-685.32. - Definitions.
Accessory dwelling unit means a dwelling unit detached from, or attached to, a primary unit
on a lot zoned for single-family residence. Such units do not affect the density designation of any
specific or general plan.
Owner -occupant means that person or persons, who demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the
planning director, a fee -ownership interest in the subject property and, in addition thereto, resides
in the existing single-family dwelling upon said property and is the applicant for an accessory
dwelling unit.
Primary unit, hereafter referred to as "primary unit," means an existing or proposed to be
built, dwelling unit that conforms to all regulations of this Code relating to section 26-391(a)
prior to the addition of a an accessory dweling unit.
Municipal Code Sec. 26-685.34. - Development standards.
(a) An accessory dwelling writ may be constructed or established only on a lot containing or
which will contain a lawfully constructed primary writ located in a single-family residential
zone.
(b) An accessory dwelling unit shall have adequate water supply and sewer service.
(c) An accessory dwelling unit review shall be obtained prior to the issuance of building permits
for an accessory dwelling unit.
(d) Only the owner of the property may file an application for an accessory dwelling unit on the
lot of the primary unit, and only if the owner in which he or she resides or will reside on the
property.
(e) The ministerial development standards of the R-1 zone and the area district in which the
accessory dwelling unit is located shall apply (as specified in article V111, division 2 of this
chapter) unless this division specifically permits orprohibits otherwise.
(i) An accessory dwelling unit shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking
and sanitation.
(g) Specific development standards:
(1) The lot shall be a lawful lot and be at least 12,000 square feet.
(2) Prior to any certificate of occupancy being issued for the accessory dwelling unit, the
lot shall contain a primary unit conforming to all regulations of the single-family zone.
(3) An accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the minimum unit size requirements of
the Califomia Building Standards Code.
(4) Maximum Floor Area
a. A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be in a structure that is a single story with a
maximum dwelling area of eight hundred (800) square feet and limited to two
bedrooms.
b. An accessory dwelling unit that is attached to the existing priniary unit shall only be
located on the first story and be limited to a maximum exterior expansion of fifty
(50) percent of the dwelling area of the primary unit up to a maximum of eight
hundred (800) square feet.
(5) Parking. In addition to the parking required for the primary dwelling unit (section 26-
402), an accessory dwelling unit shall require one (1) accessible off-street parking space
if the accessory dwelling unit will have a bedroom Parking spaces for accessory
dwelling units shall be a mi nururm eight (8) feet by sixteen (16) feet. Access to such
parking shall be paved, not less than twelve (12) feet in width, nor wider than the garage
or carport for the primary dwelling unit, except as modified in section 26-402.5. Said
parking may be located in an existing driveway, in a required setback, or as a tandem
design, but shall not impede access to the required parking for the primary residence.
However, no parking is required for accessory dwelling units in any of the following
circumstances:
a. Using city streets, from the accessory dwelling unit, a person would have to walk
less no more than one-half a mile to a public bus stop or train station.
b. The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically
significant historic district.
c. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or
an accessory structure.
d. When on -street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the
accessory dwelling unit.
e. When there is a car share vehicle located within five hundred (500) feet of the
accessory dwelling unit.
f. The accessory dwelling unit is solely created from existing habitable space within
the primary residence.
(6) Garages. New or replacement garages or carports opening towards a side street shall be
set back a minimum of twenty-two (22) feet from the property line. If a garage is
converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit, no
setback is required for the portion of the garage which is converted. If a garage is
converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the lot must still provide a garage for the
single-family residence, per section 26-402.
(7) Distance between structures. The distance between the primary unit and a detached
accessory dwelling unit shall be no less than six (6) feet.
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(8) Rear yard Detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with rear yard
requirements provided in section 26-406. Attached accessory dwelling units shall
have a required rear yard as provided in sections 26-406 and 26-407.
(9) Site location. A new accessory dwelling unit may be established in the R-1 or R-A
zone as following.
a. Attached accessory dwelling units may be entirely within the existing primary
residence or attached to the back of the Drimary residence.
b. Detached accessory dwelling units may not be located within the area between
the front property line and the fine parallel to, and touching, the back of the
primary residence. For reversed corner lots where a house is facing and
located fronting on a street side property line, an accessory dwelling unit shall
not be located within the area between the street side property line and a line
parallel to the most distant part of the house from the street side property line.
(910) The entrance to an accessory dwelling unit shall be separate from the entrance to the
primary unit and shall not be on the front elevation. If topography restricts access
from all side and rear elevations, the accessory dwelling unit door may be on the
front elevation provided it is not prominently visible from the right-of-way.
a. No overhead utility lines are permitted to service the accessory dwelling unit. If
existing overhead utility lines are to be relocated or otherwise modified to permit
construction of an accessory unit, such lines shall be converted to underground
services.
b. The numerical street address of the lot shall remain as one (1) number with the
primary unit being designated as "A" and the accessory dwelling unit being
designated as T."
c. Utility services to the accessory dwelling unit may remain and are encouraged
through single source points except where not permitted by the utility company.
d. Park development fees for the accessory dwelling unit shall be paid in accordance
with section 26-204.
(4-911) The architectural style of the accessory dwelling unit in design features, such as,
but not limited to, materials, colors, roofing, scale, exterior treatment and details shall
match the primary unit.
(4-12) An accessory dwelling unit shall not be allowed on a lot with an accessory
habitable -quarters as allowed in section 26-391.5.
(4-13) A six -foot -high wall or solid fence shall be provided and maintained on the rear
yard boundary of any lot containing an accessory dwelling unit. Said wall or solid fence
shall be in eempliame comply with this Code in relation to height and location as
approved by the pbnrining director.
(4- 14) Windows on side property lines. Windows on detached accessory dwelling unit
are only allowed when the structure is located a minimum of ten (10) feet from a side
property line.
(h) Conversion of Existing Permitted Floor Area. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
section to the contrary, the city will approve an application for a building permit for an
accessory dwelling unit if all of the following apply:
(1) The application is to create an accessory diwHing unit within either the residential
agricultural (RA) zone or the single-family (Rl) zone one (1) accessory dwelling unit
per single-family lot;
(2) The accessory dwelling unit is contained entirely within the existing space (ie. within
four existing walls) of a legal single-family residence or a legal accessory structure
(excluding garages);
(3) The unit has independent exterior access from the existing residence;
(4) The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire safety;
(5) All development standards in this division are met (except that the accessory dwelling
unit need not comply with minimum lot size requirements, no parking need be provided
for the accessory dwelling unit, the nuninnun distance requirements between structures
does not apply, and minimum setbacks for existing lawful walls does not apply); and
(6) The structure being converted is not subject to any applicable covenant or other
limitation which prohibits the structure from being converted to a single-family unit
complies with all other applicable legal requirements.
(7) All other applicable legal requirements are met.
Municipal Code See.26-685.38. - Conditions of approval for an accessory dwelling unit.
(a) The accessory dwelling unit may be rented but shall not be sold except in conjunction with
the entire lot, including the primary unit.
(b) Chapter 7 of this Code and all applicable building codes adopted by the city which apply to
additions and construction of single-family dwellings shall apply to accessory dwelling
units.
(c) Adequate water and sewer services shall be available or supplied by the applicant for an
accessory dwelling unit.
(d) The accessory dwelling writ shall not be sold separate from the primary residence, but may
be rented. The accessory dwelling unit and the primary residence cannot simultaneously be
used by more than one fmfily unless the owner resides in either the accessory dwelling unit
or the primary residence. A deed restriction shall be recorded to memorialize these
requirements. A covenant running with the land shall be recorded by an accessory dwelling
unit applicant, permitting the city to enforce these provisions at the cost of the owner. Proof
of recordation shall be sent to the planning director and kept on file.
(e) Nothing in this section is intended to authorize circumvention of section 26-673(c)(3) of the
Municipal Code (relating to rooming or boarding uses).
Municipal Code Sec. 26-685.39. - Reviewprocess.
The applicant shall submit an application for an accessory dwelling unit review by the planning
director for compliance with the provisions of this section. If it is determined that the application
and evidence submitted show that the accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of
this section, the application shall be approved; otherwise the application shall be denied.
SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION. The project has been reviewed for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA guidelines, and
the City's environmental procedures, and is found to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3), as this ordinance cannot create any significant effect on the environment
and pursuant to 15282(h), which states that "the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units
in a single-family or multifamily zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of
Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code" relating to "granny" housing and
"second unit ordinances" are exempt from the requirements ofCEQA.
SECTION 4: INCONSISTENCIES. Any provision of the West Covina Municipal Code or
appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, to the extent of such
inconsistencies and or further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY. If any provision or clause of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or clauses or
applications of this ordinance which can be implemented without the invalid provision, clause or
application; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION 6: PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30)
days from and after the passage thereof, and prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days from its
passage shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in
the City of West Covina or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a
summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in
the office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance, and
within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the
aforementioned summary and shall post in the office of the City Clerk a certified copy of this
Ordinance together with the names and member of the City Council voting for and against the
same.
SECTION 7: COPY OF ORDINANCE TO HCD. The City Clerk shall cause a copy of this
ordinance to be provided to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
within 60 days of its final adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 2019.
Lloyd Johnson
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Scott E. Porter Carrie Gallagher
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk