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ORDINANCE NO. 2080 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON AMENDING CHAPTER 18.84 AND CHAPTER 18.106 OF TITLE 18 OF THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE 2012 PLEASANTON GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT PERTAINING TO SECOND UNITS, AS FILED UNDER CASE P13-2079 WHEREAS, there is an identified need for affordable housing for low-income individuals and families in Pleasanton; and WHEREAS, second units provide housing for family members, students, the elderly, in- home care providers, the disabled, and others at below market prices within existing neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Program 6.3 of the 2012 Pleasanton Housing Element calls for measures to reduce the zoning requirements to promote the creation of second units; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Public Resource Code Section 21080.17, the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units to implement the provisions of California Government Code Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of August 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council amend Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to modify the height requirements for second units constructed above a detached garage to allow heights up to 25 feet when setback requirements are met by determining that such height is similar to a single family home; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of September 17, 2013, the City Council reviewed the report of the Director of Community Development and the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding amendment of Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code regarding second units. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Pleasanton Municipal Code are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, and are consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan. SECTION 2. It amends Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in "The Valley Times," a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Pleasanton, and the complete ordinance shall be posted for fifteen (15) days in the City Clerk's office within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. 1