2020/08/25 City Council Ordinance 950 ORDINANCE NO. 950
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
CALIFORNIA,AMENDING ROHNERT PARK CODE TITLE 17 -ZONING WITH
RESPECT TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING SECTIONS 17.04.030 (DEFINITIONS OF WORDS
AND TERMS), SECTION 17.07.020 (FOOTNOTES), SECTION 17.10.060 (ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES),AND 17.16.040 (PARKING EXEMPTIONS)
WHEREAS, the State of California has established that a local agency may, by
ordinance, regulate the creation of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
in single family and multi-family residential zones, subject to certain state standards;
WHEREAS, the applicant, the City of Rohnert Park, filed Planning Application No.
PLMC20-0001, is proposing to amend the Rohnert Park Municipal Code("RPMC")by amending
Sections 17.04.030 — Definitions of words and terms, 17.07.020 — Footnotes, 17.10.060 —
Accessory structures, 17.16.040—Parking exemptions;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are in response to Assembly Bill-881, Assembly
Bill-68 and Senate Bill-13, adopted in the September 2019 California legislative session which
collectively modified Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2, effective January 1, 2020, and which mandate
specific changes to local regulations that apply to accessory dwelling units;
WHEREAS,these modifications to state law, and by extension the RPMC, are intended
to incentivize the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)and Junior Accessory Dwelling
Units (JADUs)by reducing of processing timelines, removing owner-occupancy requirements,
and establishing state-wide development standards for ADUs;
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to Title 17 Zoning(attached hereto as Exhibit A)are
consistent with the goals, policies, and implementation measures in the General Plan and
necessary to comply with state law;
WHEREAS,on March 12, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a study session on
changes to state law with respect to ADUs and JADUs;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California state law and the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, a
public notice was published in the Community Voice for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at which
time interested persons had an opportunity testify either in support of or opposition to the revised
proposal; and
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the information
contained in Planning Application No. PLMC20-0001 and voted 4-0-1 to adopt a resolution
recommending approval of the proposed amendments to Title 17 Zoning of the Municipal Code
with respect to ADUs and JADUs;
WHEREAS; the City Council received the Planning Commission recommendation,
reviewed the information contained in Planning Application No. PLMC20-0001 on August 11,
2020 and conducted a Public Hearing.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park as follows:
Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The City Council hereby makes the following findings
concerning the proposed amendments to Sections 17.04.030— Definitions of words and terms,
17.07.020—Footnotes, 17.10.060—Accessory structures, and 17.16.0404—Parking exemptions
of the Municipal Code:
1. That the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code are consistent with the
General Plan 2020.
Criteria Satisfied. The new state law included in Government Code 65852.2,
explicitly states that accessory dwelling unit conforming to state standards shall, by
law, be deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan
and zoning designations for the lot, and shall not be considered to exceed the
allowable density for the lot upon which it is located.
In addition to this state declaration, the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code
are consistent with the General Plan 2020 Goals of maintaining a compact urban
form, and providing a range of housing types and prices. Specifically, Goal LU-A
(compact urban form) is promoted by a more efficient utilization of land, housing
stock, and infrastructure. Goal CD-H (variety of housing types and sizes) is promoted
by allowing smaller units in well-established neighborhoods. Goal HO-2 (diversity of
housing types) is promoted by the allowance for smaller residences. Goal HO-3
(affordable housing) is encouraged by allowing smaller accessory units.
2. That the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will be beneficial to the
public health, safety or welfare.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendments to the municipal code are intended to
address public health, safety and welfare concerns created by the statewide housing
crisis. The changes will help improve community health outcomes, by reducing
overcrowding, providing additional workforce housing closer to job center and
reducing homelessness by expanding the availability of rental units. In addition, the
minimum standards for setback, unit size, and unit design ensure that ADUs
constructed in compliance with the municipal code will provide residents with safe
and habitat living space.
Section 3. Environmental Review. No California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)analysis is required for this action. The ordinance and amendments are statutorily
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which exempts
adoption of an ordinance to implement regulations for accessory dwelling units pursuant to
Government Code Section 65852.2.
Section 4. Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17.04.030—Definitions of words
and terms, 17.07.020 — Footnotes, 17.10.060 — Accessory structures, and 17.16.040 — Parking
exemptions. The City Council hereby repeals and replaces Rohnert Park Municipal Code Sections
17.04.030 — Definitions of words and terms, 17.07.020 — Footnotes, 17.10.060 — Accessory
structures, and 17.16.040 — Parking exemptions in their entirety with Sections 17.04.030,
17.07.020, 17.10.060, and 17.16.040,to read as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.
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Section 5. Severability. The City Council hereby declares that every section,
paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance is severable. If any section, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such invalidity, or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days
after its adoption.
Section 7. Publication and Submission to Housing and Community Development. The
City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be published in the manner required by law, and
to submit it to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after
adoption in the manner required by law.
This Ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on August 11,
2020 and DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on August 25,2020, by the following Roll Call
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the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council
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Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days
after its adoption.
Section 7. Publication and Submission to Housing and Community Development. The
City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be published in the manner required by law, and
to submit it to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after
adoption in the manner required by law.
This Ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on August 11,
2020 and DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on August 25,2020,by the following Roll Call
Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Joseph T. Callinan,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney
I, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council
on the 25th day of August, 2020 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Exhibit A to Ordinance
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Section 17.04.030 - Definitions of words and terms.
[The following is an excerpt of Section 17.04.030 (Definitions of words and terms), proposing to amend
the definition of ADU and add a definition of JADU as follows. The remainder of this section remains
unchanged]
"Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which
provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent
provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling
is situated. An ADU also includes the following:
1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
2. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Accessory dwelling unit, junior (JADU)” or “Junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU)” means a
residential unit that is no more than 500 feet in area contained entirely within a single-family residence,
which includes either separate or shared sanitation facilities with the residence.
Exhibit A to Ordinance
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17.07.020 – Footnotes.
X. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT STANDARDS
1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADUs) shall be permitted
with a certificate of zoning compliance, on any lot zoned to allow for a single-family or multi-
family residential uses, including mixed-use zones, subject to the requirements of this
subsection.
2. ADUs or JADUs shall not be sold separately from the primary structure on the lot nor shall any
subdivision of the land separating the ADU or JADU and the primary structure be permitted by
the City.
3. The application for an ADU or JADU shall be considered ministerially without discretionary
review or a hearing within 60 days after receiving the application if there is an existing single
family or multi-family dwelling on the lot. If the application for the ADU or JADU is proposed in
conjunction with an application for a new single-family dwelling or multi-family dwelling, the
application will be processed with the application for the main dwelling unit(s).
4. General Design Requirements
The following standards shall apply:
a. The ADU or JADU shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the primary
dwelling unit (or structure), with use of similar style doors, windows, roofing and siding
material, use of matching exterior paint colors and other structural or decorative design
features, and shall also comply with the City's adopted design guidelines for residential
development.
b. The maximum square footage limit for either an attached or detached ADU shall be:
i. 850 square feet for an ADU with 1 bedroom or less.
ii. 1,000 square feet for an ADU with 2 bedrooms or more.
iii. For an attached ADU over 800 square feet constructed on a lot with an existing
primary dwelling unit, the total floor area of the attached accessory dwelling unit
shall not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of that existing dwelling.
c. For ADUs larger than 800 square feet, the ADU together with the primary residence
shall not cover more than fifty percent of the lot area. No lot coverage requirement
shall be applied to an ADU of 800 square feet or less.
d. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an ADU.
e. An ADU located above the first floor of an accessory structure (e.g. above a garage) shall
be designed so as to minimize privacy impacts on neighboring properties, through the
use of opaque glass or clerestory windows where such windows face neighboring
properties.
f. Fire sprinklers are only required in ADUs where they would also be required under this
Code for the primary dwelling.
g. Notwithstanding anything in this code to the contrary, any standard that is a limit on
maximum size, size based on percentage of existing or proposed primary dwelling, lot
coverage, floor area ratio, landscaping or open space for an ADU of at least 800 square
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feet that is no more than 16 feet in height and meets four-foot side and rear setbacks
will not be imposed.
5. Streamlining Provisions and Exemptions
Except as provided for in this section 17.07.020.X(5), no more than one ADU or JADU shall be
permitted per single-family, multi-family or mixed use lot in compliance with all other
requirements in this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation or anything in this
code to the contrary, the Zoning Administrator and Building Official shall cause certificates of
zoning compliance and building permits to be ministerially approved for the following
projects:
a. For any lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, one attached ADU or
JADU shall be permitted when all of the following apply:
i. The ADU or JADU is within the existing or proposed single-family dwelling or
accessory structure. The limits of the “existing structure” may include an
expansion of not more than 150 square feet to accommodate ingress and
egress.
ii. The ADU or JADU has exterior access that is separate from the exterior
entrance for the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
iii. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.
iv. The JADU, if applied for, meets all the requirements for JADUs outlined in
this section.
b. For a lot with a proposed or existing single family dwelling, one detached ADU shall
be permitted when all of the following apply:
i. Four-foot side and rear yard setbacks are maintained.
ii. The total height does not exceed 16 feet.
iii. The detached ADU may include a JADU provided all requirements for JADUs
outlined in this section are met.
c. For a lot with an existing multi-family dwelling, not more than two detached ADUs
shall be permitted when all of the following apply:
i. Four foot side and rear yard setbacks are maintained.
ii. Total combined floor area of not more than 800 square feet.
iii. The total height limit does not exceed 16 feet.
d. Conversion of portions of existing multi-family dwelling structures which are not
currently used as livable space (e.g. storage rooms, boiler rooms, attics) shall be
permitted to ADUs provided that each ADU complies with state building standards
for dwellings. At least one new ADU created from such conversions shall be
permitted per existing multi-family structure, up to a maximum of a 25 percent
increase in the total number of units in the structure.
6. Each ADU shall be subject to a deed restriction, in a form approved by the City, with provisions
specifying that:
a. The ADU is restricted to the size and attributes approved by the City.
b. A prohibition on sale of the ADU separate from the primary dwelling, and notice to
future purchasers regarding the enforcement of this restriction.
c. No ADU shall be rented for a period of fewer than 30 consecutive days.
Exhibit A to Ordinance
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7. Additional Requirements for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
a. The maximum square footage of a JADU shall be no more than 500 square feet, and a
JADU shall be contained entirely within an existing or proposed dwelling unit except
that an expansion to accommodate an entrance may be permitted under section
17.07.020.X (5)(a).
b. Utilities may be shared with the primary dwelling unit.
c. A JADU may include interior entry to the main living area. A second interior door may
be included for sound attenuation.
d. A JADU shall include an efficiency kitchen, with the following minimal requirements:
i. a sink with a maximum waste line diameter of 1.5 inches,
ii. a cooking facility with appliances that do not require electrical service greater
than 120 volts, natural gas, or propane gas, and
iii. a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in
relation to the size of the dwelling unit.
e. Owner occupancy shall be required for each JADU. The owner shall reside either in the
primary dwelling unit or the newly created JADU. Owner-occupancy shall not be
required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing
organization.
f. Each JADU shall be subject to a deed restriction, in a form approved by the City, with
provisions specifying that:
i. Owner occupancy of either primary dwelling or JADU shall be required.
ii. The JADU is restricted to the size and attributes approved by the City.
iii. A prohibition on sale of the JADU separate from the primary dwelling, and
notice to future purchasers regarding the enforcement of this restriction.
iv. No JADU shall be rented for a period of fewer than 30 consecutive days.
v. Restrictions requiring that on purchase, any subsequent owner either remove
the JADU (including obtaining all required permits) or demonstrate
compliance with owner-occupancy requirements specified in this section,
except such requirements shall not apply to an owner who is a governmental
agency, land trust, or housing organization.
8. Parking Requirements
a. No parking shall be required for a new ADU or JADU.
b. Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, when a garage, carport, or covered
parking structure is demolished or converted in conjunction with the construction of an
ADU or JADU, there shall be no requirement imposed to replace the off-street parking
spaces.
9. Capacity, Connection and Impact Fees
a. Except for the case where an ADU or JADU is constructed within an existing single
family dwelling unit in accordance with Chapter 17.07.20.X (5)(a), a new, separate or
upgraded utility connection may be required between the primary residence/ADU and
the public water or sewer utility if site specific conditions necessitate a new
connection in order to provide minimum levels of utility service. Connection fee or
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capacity charges may be calculated proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU
based upon either its square feet, the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values,
as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted and published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, or any other method that
reasonably estimates the proportional impact of the ADU.
b. For the purposes of providing services for water, sewer, or power, including a
connection fee, a JADU shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit. An ADU
shall not be considered a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees
or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the ADU is
constructed with a new single-family dwelling.
c. No impact fee shall be assessed upon the development of an ADU less than 750 square
feet or any JADU, and impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit of 750 square
feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the
primary dwelling unit.
10. Before obtaining a certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU the applicant shall:
a. Demonstrate adequate water and sewer service available to serve the ADU or JADU,
as determined by the city engineer.
b. Record any declaration of restrictions or deed restriction that is required under this
section.
c. No certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU shall be issued before a certificate of
occupancy has been issued for the primary dwelling.
11. No ADU or JADU shall be rented for a period of fewer than 30 consecutive days.
12. Enforcement. In addition to other requirements of this code, notices issued to correct a violation
of a building standard pertaining to an ADU or JADU shall comply with Section 17980.12 of the
Health and Safety Code.
Exhibit A to Ordinance
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17.10.060 - Accessory structures.
A. For Accessory Dwelling Units, see RPMC 17.07.020(X). For the purposes of this section, an
accessory structure does not include an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit.
B. Detached/Attached. Detached accessory structures (i.e. structures separated from the main
structure by five feet or more) shall be located behind the front elevation of the main structure and
shall cover no more than ten percent of the rear yard area (unless an accessory dwelling unit), with
total lot coverage for all structures on-site not to exceed that listed in Section 17.10.020 for the
applicable zoning district. In the event an accessory building is attached to the main building or less
than five feet from the main structure, it shall be considered structurally a part of the main building
and shall comply in all respects with the development standards applicable to the main building.
C. Setbacks for Accessory Structures. The minimum side and rear yard setback for carports is five
feet and for all other accessory structures the setback is three feet.
D. Building Permits Requirements. Building permits are not required for detached accessory
structures that are one hundred twenty-eight square feet or less in size, that are no greater than
twelve feet in height, that are not habitable, and that do not require utilities. Accessory structures
shall not include kitchens.
Exhibit A to Ordinance
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17.16.040 - Parking exemptions.
A. A reduction of up to twenty-five percent of the spaces required for a combination of uses may be
allowed where findings are made indicating that the uses share a common parking area and the
demand for parking occurs over different time periods, thereby making the full requirement
unnecessary.
B. Parking space reductions of up to ten percent may be permitted by the planning manager or
designee, if a rideshare, transit incentive program, or other transportation system management
program is provided. Further parking space reductions up to a maximum of twenty-five percent may
be permitted if approved by the planning commission through issuance of a conditional use permit.
C. Garage Conversions to Create Additional Room in a Single-Family Property. The planning manager
may grant exemptions to the off-street covered parking requirements for a single-family residential
property subject to the granting of an administrative permit, in accord with the provisions of Section
17.25 Article V if the following findings can be made:
1. The principal use of the lot is an existing single-family residence;
2. The garage conversion shall require that the resulting eliminated off-street covered
parking be replaced with one non-tandem parking space per lot, other than those existing in
the driveway;
3. Such replacement space may be located in the required front yard or street side yard if the
planning manager finds that in so doing there is neither an appreciable impairment of
pedestrian safety nor any reduction in the attractiveness of the neighborhood. In no case
shall the replacement space cause more than fifty percent of the lot's front yard to be
devoted to parking;
4. Such replacement space shall not be rented;
5. Such replacement space shall be paved with an approved, all-weather surface;
6. The provision and maintenance of such replacement space shall be the continuing
obligation of the property owner;
7. No more than one additional room, exclusive of closets and similar appurtenant spaces,
shall be created by a garage conversion;
8. The garage door shall remain in place and look functional; and
9. The lot must be a minimum width of fifty feet and there must be room for at least one on-
street parking space on the curb in front of the lot.
D. If an existing parking lot does not provide adequate parking spaces for the disabled and cannot
otherwise be reconfigured to achieve the city's required inventory of parking spaces, the planning
and community development director may approve a reduction in the number of parking spaces by
up to a maximum of three parking spaces or a total of ten percent, whichever is less, in order to
accommodate required disabled parking.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Pursuant to California Government Code§36933 and§40806
Pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code 1.08.010
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of Sonoma
I, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk for the City of Rohnert Park, declare this is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 950.
Ordinance 950, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park,
California, Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning With respect to
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, including Sections
17.04.030 (Definitions of Words and Terms), Section 17.07.020 (Footnotes),
Section17.10.060(Accessory Structures), and 17.16.040(Parking Exemptions) (CEQA
Status: Exempt) was published on 8/14/2020 and 8/28/2020 as required by law, and
posted in five (5) public places in said City, to:
www.rpcity.org for website posting
City Hall
130 Avram Avenue
Public Safety Main Station
500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Dr A
A certified copy of the full text Ordinance was posted at the City Clerk's office, 130 Avram
Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928 on 8/14/2020 and 8/28/2020.
A Summary of Ordinance No. 950 was published in the Community Voice on 8/14/2020 and
8/28/2020 as required by law.
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, rk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this October 13, 2020
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Elizabeth Machado, Deputy City Clerk
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EXECUTED this 14 day of August,2020 at Rohnert Park,California
Signed
Claudia Smith Chief Clerk
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.950 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17,ZONING WITH RESPECT TO ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c),the following constitutes a summary of Ordinance No.950 intro.
duced by the Rohnert Park City Council on August 11,2020,and scheduled for consideration of adoption on August
25,2020 at its meeting to be held by teleconference using Zoom Video Communications software.Meeting details can
be found at https:Ilwww.rpcity.orglcity_hall/city_council/meeting central
The ordinance amends the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Sections 17.04.030—Definitions of words and terms,
17.07.020(X)—Footnotes,17.10.060—Accessory structures,17.16.040—Parking exemptions,based the Rohnert Park
Planning Commission recommended adoption of revisions by Resolution No.2020-008.The ordinance amends the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code to ensure that the local code related to accessory dwelling units("ADUs")and junior
accessory dwelling units("JADUs")is compliant with state law.
The ordinance modifies the sections 17.07.020(x),17.04.030,17.10.060,and 17.16.040 of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code to(1)allow for creation of junior accessory dwelling units,subject to standards prescribed in state law,(2)allow
ADUs in all areas zoned for residential uses,(3)require processing of applications for ADUs and JADUs within 60
days under a ministerial review process,(4)provides for ADU construction on lots with multifamily dwelling units
where required by state law,(5)allows for an attached ADU or JADU and a detached ADU to be constructed o on single
family lot,(6)removes requirements related to replacement parking spaces for ADU construction,(7)reduces side
and rear setbacks required for ADUs to four feet,(8)imposes maximum size requirements of 850 square feet for an
ADU with less than two bedrooms,and 1000 square feet for two or more bedrooms,(9)adds exemptions to certain
development standards regarding lot coverage,lot size,floor area ratio,and similar standards to allow for the creation
of an ADU of 800 square feet subject to 16 foot height limits and four foot side and rear setback requirements,and
(10)removes owner occupancy requirements for ADUs constructed after January 1,2020 as mandated by state law.
A copy of the full text of Ordinance is posted and available for review at City Hall at 130 Avram Avenue,Rohnert
Park,California and on the city's website at
httpalcityofrohnertpark.hosted.civiclive.comlcity_hallladministrationlcity_clerklnoticesand_public_hearingslpublic_n
otices.This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days after adoption,and shall be published and posted as
required by law.This ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on August 11,2020 and is
scheduled for consideration of adoption on August 25,2020.
Dated:August 12,2020 Sylvia Lopez Cuevas,
City Clerk
Published:August 14,2020 -
The Community Voice
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City of Rohnert Park
Summary of Ordinance 950
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn,deposes and says:
That at all times hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States,over the age of eighteen years and a resident of said
county and was at all said times the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE,a newspaper of general
circulation,published in the City of Rohnert Park,in said County of Sonoma,State of California;that The Community VOICE is and
was at all times herein mentioned,a newspaper of general circulation as that term is defined by Section 6000 of the Government Code;
its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by Court Decree No.35815 of the Superior Court of the
State of California,in and for the County of Sonoma,Department No. 1 thereof;and as provided by said Section 6000,is published for
the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character,having a bona fide subscription list of paying
subscribers,and is not devoted to the interest,or published for the entertainment or instruction of a particular class,profession,trade,
calling,race or denomination,or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes,professions,trades,callings,races or
denominations;that at all said times said newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park,in said County
and State at regular intervals for more than one year preceding the first publication of this notice herein mentioned;that said notice was
set in type not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black face type no smaller than non-pareil,describing
and expressing in general terms,the purport and character of the notice intended to be given;that the"City of Rohnert Park,
"Summary of Ordinance 950"of which the annexed is a printed copy,was published in said newspaper at least_2 consecutive time(s),
commencing on the 28 day of August,2020 and ending on the 28 day of August,2020.
I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
EXECUTED this 28 day of August,2020 at Rohnert Park,California.
Signed
Claudia Smith Chief Clerk
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