SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing - Adoption of a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04) and Introduction of Ordinance Amending Section 20.42 and Various Other Sections of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (Zoning Ordinance Amendment #19-02) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a Categorical Exemption and the introduction of an Ordinance (one of two options) which would modify the City’s zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: OPTION 1 (Based on City Council Direction on July 1, 2019) A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04); and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2502, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.42 (“Second Units”) as well as Tables 20.08-1 (“Permitted Land Uses in the Residential Zoning Districts”), 20.16-1 (“Permitted Land Uses in the Urban Village Zoning Districts”), and 20.38-1 (“Off-Street Parking Requirements”); and Sections 20.08.030.F.1 (“Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts, Parking”), 20.20.010.C.3 (“Urban Transition Zoning District, Development Standards”); 20.46.010 (“Residential Design Standards, Purpose”), and 20.90.020 (“Glossary, Definitions”) of the Merced Municipal Code. OR OPTION 2 (As Recommended by the Planning Commission) A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #19-04); and, B. Introducing Ordinance 2502, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.42 (“Second Units”) as well as Tables 20.08-1 (“Permitted Land Uses in the Residential Zoning Districts”), 20.16-1 (“Permitted Land Uses in the Urban Village Zoning Districts”), and 20.38-1 (“Off-Street Parking Requirements”); and Sections 20.08.030.F.1 (“Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts, Parking”), 20.20.010.C.3 (“Urban Transition Zoning District, Development Standards”); 20.46.010 (“Residential Design Standards, Purpose”), and 20.90.020 (“Glossary, Definitions”) of the Merced Municipal Code, with Section 20.42.030(G)(2) amended as outlined below.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Introduced

July 8, 2019

On agenda

August 5, 2019

Passed

August 5, 2019