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HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4(d)--Adopt Ordinance No.2687 amending Title 18, Rezoning Application (RZ-2025-01030) GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 16, 2025 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk ITEM NO. 4(d) ***APPROVED BY*** �,. � � �', : � �i ���P� � �„� � �, �. �. 3 n �" , �g ��.,; � ���<��;� ,W..,.. .� � � � Sh�������9`�ra , ����y�"I�rk t2IS1242� t�ua � �, �at e 121�12t�2;� stipton@cityofredding.org sbade@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4(d)--Adopt Ordinance No. 2687 Recomrrcendation Authorize and approve the following related to the second reading of the below-noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of December 2, 2025: (1) Adopt Ordinance No. 2687, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding: (a) amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter 18.31.030-B (Density Regulations—Residential Uses) and adding RMC Title 18, Chapter 18.59, "HO" Housing Opportunity Overlay District; and (b) amending the City of Redding Zoning Map establishing said Overlay District on specified properties (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 074-160-016, 108-150-001, 108-150-006, 108-150-007, 110-440-007, 110-440-008, 067- 040.008, 108-100-019, 108-100-021, 108-050-041, 108-050-044, 109-080-013, 117-200- 005, 117-200-006, ll2-240-025, 110-450-003, 110-450-004, 110-450-005, and 110-450- 007) located in various areas of the City of Redding and as identified in the 2020-2028 Housing Element. Attachments ^Ordinance 2687 - Housing Overlay District First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) ORDINANCE NO. 268'7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING TITLE 18 (ZONING), CHAPTER 18.31 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) BY AMENDING SECTION 18.31.030-B (DENSITY REGULATIONS – RESIDENTIAL USES) AND CHAPTER 18 DIVISION V (OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS), BY ADDING CHAPTER 18.59 (HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT), THEREBY CHANGING AND INTRODUCING STANDARDS AND INCENTIVES FOR MULTIPLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON SPECIFIED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO MEETING THE HOUSING NEEDS ESTABLISHED IN THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF REDDING ZONING MAP ESTABLISHING SAID OVERLAY DISTRICT ON SPECIFIED PROPERTIES (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 074-160- 016, 108-150-001, 108-150-006, 108-150-007, 110-440-007, 110-440-008, 067- 040-008, 108-100-019, 108-100-021, 108-050-041, 108-050-044, 109-080-013, 117-200-005, 117-200-006, 112-240-025, 110-450-003, 110-450-004, 110-450- 005,AND 110-450-007)LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CITY OF REDDING AND AS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2020-2028 HOUSING ELEMENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section L Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.31 (Residential Districts), Section 18.31.030 (Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards)is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.31.030 Site Development Regulations and Performance Standards Schedule 18.31.030-A: Lot Area and Width—Residential Uses; Schedule 18.3 L030-B: Density Regulations—Residential Uses; and Schedule 18.31.030-C: Development Regulations— Residential Uses are included in this section. The numbers in the tables refer to standards immediately below the table. Schedule 18.31.030-A: Lot Area and Width—Residential Uses Districts Minimum Lot Area s' ft N�inimurn La�t Width� Minimum Lot lle th ' RE-1 30,000 100 RE-2 14,000 85 RS-2 10,000 80 RS-2.5 8,000 75 RS-3 '7,000 (8,000 s ft corner lot 70 100 feet RS-3.5 6 OOOi('7,000 sq f't corner lot) 65 ('70-foot corner lot RS-4 ' 60 ('70-foot corner lot RM-6 10,000� 80 RM-9 First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) Uistriets 1VIinimurn Lot Area s ft l�inirn�m Lc�t Width� Minimum Lc�t I)e �h RM-10 � RM-12 RM-15 RM-18 15,000 100 RM-20 RM-30 30,000 100 Notes: 1 Lot sizes may be reduced for small-lot subdivisions in accordance with Section 1831.050. � Applies to street frontage; cul-de-sac lot width may be reduced to 35 feet;flag lots must have a minimum street frontage of 20 feet for a single flag lot;and 15 feet per lot for adja�cent flag lots. A1so,see Title 17, Subdivisions.See Section 18.46.080(Nonconforming Parcels) Sched�ule 18.31.030-B: Density Regulations—Residential Uses. The base number of dwelling units permitted on any"RE,""RS,"or"RM"parcel shall be computed by deducting areas of slopes over 20 percent (20%) and any areas subject to flooding from a 100-year-storm event (as determined by FEMA or the Citywide Master Storm Study (Montgomery-Watson Report) or by other flood st�udies acceptable to the City) and multiplying the remainder (gross developable acreage)by the base density of the district as shown in Schedule 18.31.030-B. Schedule 18.31.030-B depicts the lower and upper ends of the density range for each single-family residential district based on General Plan land use classifications. The schedule also establishes the maximum density permitted in each"RM"District. That density is expressed in the maximum number of dwelling units permitted based on the net area of the lot. This code specifically is structured to correct the density from gross to net for"RM" Districts. The schedule also provides for increases in density beyond those depicted on the zoning map under certain specified circumstances. Schedule 18.31.030-B: Density Regulations—Residential Uses Districts Base Density: Maximum Density 3ncreases ITnits per gross Density:Units per developabie gr�ss developable acre acre RE-1 1 1 Increases over the base density shown on the zoning RE_2 2 2 map and as reflected in this table shall be allowed only RS-2 2 3.5 under one or more of the following eircumstanees: RS-2.5 2.5 3.5 L The Planning Commission detern�ines that the RS-3 3 3.5 additional site and building design elements listed in RS-3.5 3.5 6 Section 1831.040, for single-family developments, are in evidence. RS-4 4 6 ���+�'�'�'���������n�� '�� 2. In single-family districts, the base density may be '�� P��`��������'e ��� adjusted within a given range to reflect the density foot. �� ��� allowed by the General Plan in effect on October 1, RM-6 6 5,500 sf 2000 (previous General Plan), in accordance with First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) llistric�s Base Density: Maximum Density Increases Units p�r gros� Density: LTnits per developable grc�ss developable �cre acr�e RM-9 9 4,500 sf� General Plan policy. To attain the adjusted density, it must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the RM-10 10 3,500 sf planning commission that the adjusted density is RM-12 12 3,000 sf acceptable considering the following factors: site RM-15 15 2,500 sf tiopography, public-street access, availability of u�ilities, existing neighborhood characteristics, RM-18 18 2,225 sf including the average density of surrounding RM-20 20 1,850 sf development. 3.A density bonus consistent with Governinent Code Section 65915,et seq.,is approved. 4. Housing developments for low/moderate income senior citizens may be approved at two hundred percent of base density for one-bedroom units and one RM-30 30 1,450 sf hundred fiftypercent ofbase density for two-bedroom units for apartment projects in the"RM"District. 5.The base density for any residential development in the "RM-12" District, "RM-15" District, or "RM-18" District that reserves a ininimum of 20 percent of the residential units for extremely 1ow, very low, and/or 1ow-income households shall be twen units er acre. Notes: • Density credit shall not be given for lands encumbered by public or quasi-public agency utility easements for which compensarion for said easement has been paid. � Because development sites and types differ significantly, maximum residential density in the "RM"District may be based on either"gross developable acres"or"net dEVElopable acres,"whichever provides the highEst number of dwelling units. Schedule 18.31.030-C: Development Regulations—"Residential" Districts "RS-�"; `�RM_6'> ;'RM_2p'� ' Additional 12egulations "RE_1""RE-253 through through througl� �Numbers refer to "RS-4'} "RM 18>' "RM�O" standards itnmediately below the table Buildin Form and Location Maximum 35 35 45 50 (2) Hei ht(feet) First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) "RS-2"' `<RM_6" i`RM-20" ' Additi�na112egulations "RE-1"`�RE-2" through through thrnugh (Nurnbers refer to �`RS-4"; "RM-18" "RM-30" ' standards immediately beIow�he table Minimum Yards feet (1) (8) all districts Front 25 15 15 15 See Section 18.31.OSO for sinall-lot subdivisions (9) 15 feet total;no side yard less (2); (3); (4)—for RM Aggregate 30'; than 5 feet 5; 10 for districts Side no side less (except small-lot 2 or more 10 (8)for RE&RS distriets than 10' subdivisions stories (9) (Section (10) 18.31.050 (8)for RE&RS districts See Section 18.46.040 for Corner Side 15 15 15 15 Existing Nonconforming building setbacks (9) 10 Rear 15 15 15 15 �2� 8 for RE&RS districts Distance Between Single-story 10 ft Main — — 1 &2 story-15 ft 3 Structures or more stories-20ft Maximum Lot 40% 40% Covera e (7)RM distriets only Vehiele Accommodation-See Cha ter 18.41,Off-Street Parkin and Loadin Front yard setback area Liinitations on may not be used for Parking Yes Yes Yes Yes required parking;minimum Frontage garage and earport setback of 20 feet where garage or ca ort faces a street Garage Frontage yes Yes (6) Limitations Other StandaYds Accessory Uses/Structures See Section 18.43.020 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or Junior See Section 18.43.140 ADUs First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) "RS-2"' `<RM_6" i`RM-20" ' Additi�na112egulations "RE-1"`�RE-2" through through thrnugh (Nurnbers refer to �`RS-4"; "RM-18" "RM-30" ' standards immediately beIow�he table Buffer Yards See Section 18.40.020—RM Districts Onl Common and Private Open (5) RM districts only S ace Desi n Criteria For discretionar ermits,see Section 18.40.050 Off-Street Parkin 11) Roof-Mounted Mechanical Prohibited—See Section 18.40130 E ui ment Setbacks from Creeks and See Chapter 18.48 Ri arian Areas Sk Plane See Section 18.40.150—RM districts onl (1) Front-Yard Setback. The required front-yard setback may be determined through averaging provided that when four (4) or more parcels in a block have been improved with structures, the minimum front-yard setback shall be the average of the setbacks on the improved parcels if this average is less than the minimum setback required by this chapter. The maximum setback in the "RE" and "RS" Districts for lots less than forty thousand square feet (40,000 ft�) is fifty feet (50'), or forty percent (40%) of the lot depth, whichever is greater unless a zoning exception is obtained. (2) Mu1ti-story Limitations. In order to limit impacts to the rear-yard privacy of single-family developments and to ensure adequate building bulk and height transitions between single-family and multiple-family districts, the following "RM" multistory setback is established: The minimum setback to a second or higher story, where an"RM"District abuts an"RE" or "RS" District shall be twenty-�ve feet(25'). For discretionary permits,including subdivision of land, the approving body may require second-story setbacks up to fifty feet(50') if, given the circumstances of the site and surrounding properties—such as building size and height, topography, and similar considerations—the additional setback is necessary to achieve the intent of this section. (3) Minimum Yards. Projections into yards are allowed for decks,porches,bay windows, roof eaves and similar features; see Section 1$.40.030, Building Projection.s into SetbackA�eas. (4) Minimum Side Yard. The minimum side yard shall be increased two feet (2')per story for each story over two (2) in a multiple-family building, unless the upper story is set back ten feet(10') from the building�ace. Where a dwelling fronts on a side yard, the side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15'). First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) (5) Private and Common Outdoor Living Area. Each multiple-family residential development (two (2) or more dwelling units on a single lot) shall provide private and common areas for its tenants. Private areas typically consist of covered or uncovered balconies, decks, patios, porches, fenced yards, and similar areas outside the residence. A minimum of eighty square feet (80 ft�) with a minimum depth of ten feet (10') shall be provided with each dwelling unit. The minimum depth can be reduced to six feet (6') for upper-story units. Common outdoor-activity areas typically consist of landscape areas,walks,patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, shade elements,playgrounds, turf, or other such improvements as are appropriate to enhance the outdoor environment of the development. All areas not improved with buildings, parking, vehicular access ways, trash enclosures, and similar items shall be developed as common areas with the type of attributes described above. Common areas in developments of twenty (20) or more dwelling units must be of sufficient size and arrangement such that they allow adequate area for gathering, play, and other outdoor activities for their tenants and guests. , Private � � � � � a,pen� space � .y� � � � � � � .�. � � � �3 � Cornmon � � � � � � � Rear apen � � � � � � �q Front space Setback setback � � � � � � � Street Section 18.39.030-C MULTIPLE FAMILY (APARTMENTS) RESIDENTIAL QPEN SPACE (6) Garage Frontage Limitations. Where garage doors face a street, garage fronts (in linear feet) shall not exceed 45 percent (45%) of the width of the lot as measured at the proposed building setback line. This limitation can be exceeded by an additional 10 percent (10%) of the lot frontage where the garage extends beyond the front door of the residence and is separated by a depth of no more than 6 feet (6'), measured from a line extended parallel to the plane of the front door. In the case of garages designed to accommodate three(3) or more vehicles, at least one garage front must be offset from the remaining garage fronts by at least two feet (2'). ('7) Maximum Lot Coverage. 1Vlaximum lot coverage calculations in the"RM"Districts include buildings, driveways, parking areas, and trash-enclosure areas. Schedule 18.31.030-D indicates the maximum allowable lot coverage in each"R1VI" District. First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) Schedule 18.31.030-D: Maximum Lot Coverage Zoni�t 1)fs�rict Ma�irnutn L+�t Co�era e RM-6 60% RM-9 65% RM-10 70% RM-12 70% RM-15 75% RM-18 75% RM-20 80% RM-30 85% (8) Recreational Vehicle Storage. Recreational vehicles, including, but not limited to, motor homes, travel trailers, detached campers/shells, boats, and trailers of all types shall not be stored within any front-yard or street side-yard setback unless a zoning exception is granted pursuant to Chapter 18.15. Such vehicles are permitted to be stored in interior side-yard or rear-yard setback areas. Items stored within the setback areas must be placed so as to prevent violations of the California Building Code with respect to egress, natural light, and ventilation and shall not contribute to or constit�ute blight, as defined by the Redding Municipal Code. The regulations of this section do not apply to: (1) Class B motor homes (commonly known as "van conversions") which otherwise comply with applicable parking standards and (2) temporary parking of recreational vehicles as necessary for customary active loading and unloading activities associated with the intended use of the vehicles for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours in a one-week period. (9) Storage Buildings. No storage buildings or similar structures shall be placed or erected in any front-yard or corner side-yard setback area regardless of size. (10) Corner Side Setback Exception. Corner side setbacks on lots created prior to adoption of this Code (October 1, 2002) may utilize the corner side setback required by the Zoning Code at the time of lot creation, but in no case shall it be less than ten feet (10'). (11) With the exception of driveways, walkways, and porches, no portion of a single-family lot between the front lot line and the dwelling sha11 be paved, with the following exceptions: a) An area no greater than twenty feet(20')in width adjacent to the side of a driveway that is nearest to an abutting lot may be paved and utilized for off-street parking (with the exception of recreational vehicles in accordance with Schedule 18.31.030-C). b) At the discretion of the Director, additional paving for a driv�way for access to the rear yard for additional parking of vehicles may be provided. Additional paving may be allowed only when it is proven that the additional paving will not be injurious to public safety or negatively impact the abutting lots. c) Cireular driveways constructed pursuant to an eneroachment permit approved by the City Engineer may be utilized for off-street parking. First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) d) Corner lots are permitted an additional driveway on the rear on-third of the lot. Off-street parking on a single-family lot between the front lot line and the dwelling and in the case of corner lots the corner side lot line and the dwelling shall be limited to driveways and paved parking areas adjacent to driveways as described above. Section 2. Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.59 (Housing Opportunity Overlay District), Chapter 18.59 is added to read in its entirety as follows: 18.59 "HO" Housing Opportunity Overiay District 18.59.010 - Purpose. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65583.2(c) as well as the City's General Plan, the purpose of the "HO" Housing Opport�unity Overlay District is to: 1. Implement programs established in the 2020-2028 Housing Element Update to incentivize the development of by-right residential development on parcels identified as vacant sites and which provide capacity for the City to meet its share of the Regional Housing Needs A1location. 2. Create economic opportunity for diverse and affordable housing choices to be developed in areas deemed appropriate and zoned for multiple-family residential development. 3. Encourage the development of housing projects which would increase the supply of market- rate and income-gualifying housing types which help to achieve adequate levels of workforce housing. 18.59.020 -Applicability and Zoning Map Designator The"HO" Housing Opportunity Overlay Zoning District is combined with any"RM-12" through "RM-18" Residential Multiple Family Zoning District on parcels of land that have been specifically identified in the City's 2020-2028 Housing Element as vacant residential sites and which have yet to be developed. An amendment to the zoning of parcels identified in the Housing Element with this overlay district may be initiated by the application of a property owner or owners, or upon the initiative of the Director of Development Services, Planning Commission or City Council. The boundary of the overlay district may be applied to the entire parcel identified ar applied only to the portions of the parcels which are unconstrained by slope, floodplain or environmental issues and which meet the provisions of California Government Code Section 65583.2. 18.59.030-Definitions For purposes of this Section, the following definitions are established: First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) 1. By-Right Use. A use that is permitted in the zoning district or overlay district without any discretionary review being required and for which the approval would not constitute a"project" for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. 2. Household. A person living alone, or two or more persons sharing residency whose income is considered for housing payments, and all minor children. 3. Housing Development Fi�oject. A residential or mixed-use development meeting the criteria and definition established in California Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(2). 4. Lower Income Household. A household that is either an extremely low-income, very low- income or low-income household as established under the latest State of California incoine limits for Shasta County and published by the Department of Housing and Community Development. This applies to both for-rent and for-sale housing. 18.59.040-Development Standards Housing Development Projects proposed in accordance with this section shall be subject to the following development standards: 1. Density. M�ultiple-family residential developments and mixed-use developments meeting the criteria set forth in California Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(2) may be permitted at a density of twenty dwelling units per gross developable acre if at least twenty percent of the units proposed with the project would qualify as affordable to lower income households. 2. Design. a. Multiple-family residential housing development projects proposed in accordance with this section shall be subject to the same, objective development standards reguired by the base district. b. Mixed-use housing development projects proposed in accordance with this section shall be subject to the objective development standards set forth in the "MU" Mixed-Use Overlay District, Chapter 18.54.050 or the "MU-N" Mixed Use Neighborhood Overlay District, Chapter 18.55.050, whichever is deemed appropriate as determined by the Director of Development Services. 18.59.050—Procedure Notwithstanding the permitting requirements established for the base district, housing development proj ects qualifying for the provisions of this overlay district shall be considered a by- right use permitted without any discretionary review required for approval of the project. Qualifying projects sha11 be submitted to the Development Services Department with an application�or a building permit. First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) 18.59.060 - Conflict Between Reguiations. A. If the regulations set forth in this chapter or other applicable sections referenced by this chapter conflicts with Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.26 or California Government Code Section 65915 or other applicable State law, State law shall supersede this chapter. B. Where a conflict occurs between the HO overlay district and any other section of the zoning code or any provision of the Redding Municipal Code, the Director of Development Services will determine which regulation prevails. C. Where the maximum density of the base district is less than twenty units per acre,the maximum density �or a housing development project qualifying under this section shall supersede the density set forth in the base district. Section 3. Finding of fact: the City finds and declares as follows: A. The Zoning Map of the City of Redding is incorporated in and made part of Municipal Code Title 18,known as the City of Redding Zoning Ordinance. B. The Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing pertaining to the amendment on October 14, 2025, and recommended that the City Council adopt the attached amendment to the Zoning Map. C. The City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing on November 4, 2025, prior to the first reading of the ordinance. D. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. E. Adoption of this ordinance wi11 not impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its surrounding region. Section 4. The Council hereby finds and determines that the enactment of this Ordinance is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") because CEQA does not apply to a rezoning that implements the sched�ule of actions contained in an approved housing element pursuant to subdivision(c) of Section 65583 of the Government Code. This rezoning action implements Activity 2.5 of the 2020-2028 Housing Element. Section 5. The boundaries of the districts referred to in Section 18.01.050 of the Redding Municipal Code, as designated on a map entitled"Zoning 1VIap of the City of Redding, Califomia" dated January 7, 2003, are hereby altered as set forth on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof by: First reading done: 12/2/2025 JP For adoption on: l2/16/2025 5-0 CC agenda item## 4(d) REZONING: 19 Parcels Identified in "Append�A"Table 3 of the 2020-2028 Housing Element Update—Approximately 79 Gross Acres FROM: "RM-12,""RM-15"and"RM-18"Residential Multiple-Family District TO: "RM-12-HO,""RM-15-HO,"and"RM-18-HO"Residential Multiple-Family District with a Housing Opporiunity Overlay Section 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereo�to any person or circumstance is held invalid,the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such provision will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty(30) calendar days after the date of its adoption, and the City Clerk sha11 certify to the adoption thereof and cause publication according to law. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the 2nd day of December, 2025, and was duly read and adopted at a regular meeting on the day of , 2025,by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ,Mayor ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: SHARLENE TIPTON,City Clerk CHRTSTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney DATE ATTESTED: , 2025