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Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-04 - Amend Various sections of Chapter 41 of the SAMC and sections of SD -19 and SD -40 January 15, 2019 Page 2 Table 1: Summary of Amendments �Eode�Sec6on(s") Sutjecf Issues antlf esofu'fions 41-150.5, 41-365, Schools: Requires Issue: Schools within the R1, R2, R3, R4 and RE 41-365.5, 41-412.5, approval of a conditional zoning districts currently require approval of a 41-424, 41-424.5, use permit (CUP) for conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. 41-521, 41-522, 41- schools within all zoning However, schools within the O, C1, C2, C4, C5 and 584, 41-584.5 and districts and sets CSM zoning districts do not require approval of a 41-638 development standards. conditional use permit and are allowed "by right" if the school complies with all development standards and parking ratios. Uses allowed "by right" are reviewed administratively by staff and do not require approval by the Planning Commission and/or City Council and in most cases minimal public input is involved. The City has recently received and processed applications for new schools in close proximity to sensitive land uses, raising concerns by Santa Ana residents. Schools can create impacts to the general vicinity, such as traffic and noise, if not properly evaluated. Because of this, staff is requesting that a CUP be required for schools in all zoning districts. This will allow for public input during the public hearing process and will allow for conditions to be placed on the school to mitigate or eliminate any potential effects on adjacent properties. Amendment Resolution: Creates consistency throughout all zoning districts and creates a process to allow for formal public input on new schools. In addition, the amendment creates a tool to require, when needed, additional analysis and studies to ensure schools will have no or minimal impacts on the surrounding land uses. 41-160, 41-246, Two -Family (R2) and Issue: The Two -Family Residence (R-2) and 41-247.5, 41-249, Townhouse Standards: Townhouse standards have not been updated since 41-250, 41-251, & Clarifies language and re- 1991 and do not reflect current housing trends. 41-273 through defines "townhouse" to be 41-289 consistent with Building Amendment Resolution: Creates additional Code terminology, opportunities for low to medium density housing and simplifies development helps address the City's Regional Housing Need standards, allows for the Allocation (RHNA) numbers. construction of 3 story townhouses subject to approval of a CUP and modifies off-street parking ratios. Er / .7/" ►-L