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EXHIBIT A
<br /> RESOLUTION NO. PC-2020-08
<br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
<br /> PLEASANTON RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
<br /> AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 18.08, 18.28, 18.32, 18.36, 18.44, 18.84, AND 18.106
<br /> OF THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH STATE
<br /> LEGISLATION FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS [CASE P20-0412]
<br /> WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2020, Assembly Bill 671, Senate Bill 13,
<br /> Assembly Bill 68, Assembly Bill 881, and Assembly Bill 587 amended Sections 65583,
<br /> 65852.2, 65852.22, and 65852.26 of the Government Code, added Sections 17980.12
<br /> and 50504.5 to the Health and Safety Code, and Assembly Bill 670 added Section 4751
<br /> to the Civil Code, changing the requirements for local governments related to accessory
<br /> dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units; and
<br /> WHEREAS, State law provides that a local agency may adopt an ordinance that
<br /> provides a ministerial approval for accessory dwelling units in any zone that allows
<br /> residential use, and junior accessory dwelling units in any zone that allows a single-
<br /> family residence, subject to applicable development standards; and
<br /> WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Pleasanton Municipal Code
<br /> implement the requirements of state law and add local policies that are within the scope
<br /> of the state law; and
<br /> WHEREAS, the proposed code amendments are statutorily exempt from the
<br /> provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant Public
<br /> Resources Code Section 21080.17 and categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines
<br /> Section 15303.
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
<br /> of Pleasanton, based on the entire record of proceedings, including the oral and written
<br /> staff reports and all public comment and testimony:
<br /> Section 1: The Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council approval
<br /> of Case P20-0412, Amendments to Chapters 18.08, 18.28, 18.32, 18.36, 18.44, 18.84,
<br /> and 18.106 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to comply with state legislation for
<br /> accessory dwelling units, as shown in Exhibit A to this resolution.
<br /> Section 2: This resolution shall become effective 15 days after its passage and
<br /> adoption.
<br />Section 21080.17 and
<br /> categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
<br /> SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
<br /> The proposed text amendments will facilitate the development of ADUs and bring the PMC into
<br /> compliance with State law. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission discuss the topics
<br /> identified in the agenda report, consider the proposed text amendments, and provide a
<br /> recommendation to the City Council.
<br /> Primary Authors: Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner, 925-931-5611 or sbonncityofpleasantonca.gov
<br /> Reviewed/Approved By:
<br /> Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager
<br /> Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development
<br /> Julie Harryman, Assistant City Attorney
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<br />rements, the amendments to the PMC
<br /> propose to add the following language:
<br /> Restrictive covenants for accessory dwelling units approved between January 1,2020 and January 1,2025
<br /> shall not include a provision requiring owner occupancy of the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling
<br /> unit.
<br /> After the June 24 Planning Commission meeting, staff also modified the language in PMC Section 18.106.060(A)
<br /> such that it refers to ADUs approved both before and after January 1, 2020.
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<br />ing windows to allow for those windows to be the same size, shape, and height.
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