Item 27 - Public Hearing Sunshine, Safe and Sane Fireworks, and Zoning Ordinance Updates

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Sunshine Ordinance Update, Safe and Sane Fireworks Ordinance Update, and Zoning Ordinance Update January 16, 2024 Page 8 Definitions In reviewing Chapter 41 of the SAMC, two sets of duplicative definitions were identified. One pertained to long-term stay business hotels and the other pertained to transient/residential hotels. Staff proposes to remove the duplicative definitions. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY The proposed modification to Chapter 2 of the SAMC is consistent with the City's General Plan. Provisions for public input on specific development amendments will enable community members to participate in the decision -making process, consistent with Land Use (LU) Element Goal LU-3 (Compatibility of Uses), Policy LU-3.2 (Empower Community), which seeks to facilitate community engagement. The proposed modification to Chapter 14 of the SAMC is consistent with the City's General Plan. By limiting issuance of permits for safe and sane fireworks, the City may minimize risk, consistent with General Plan Public Services (PS) Element Goal PS-2 (Public Safety), which seeks to preserve a safe and secure environment. The modification is also consistent with General Plan Community (CM) Element Goal CM-3, Policy CM-3.5 (Community Spaces), which is intended to encourage positive community interactions and neighborhood pride and promote safe public spaces. The proposed modifications to Chapter 41 (Zoning) are consistent with the City's General Plan. The streamlining of the approval process for extending wireless communication facilities will reduce costs and expedite development, consistent with promotion of business friendly practices included in General Plan Economic Prosperity (EP) Element Goal EP-3 (Business Friendly Environment), Policy EP-3.5 (Simplify the Process). The clarification of incompatible uses in the General Restrictions section promotes land use compatibility, consistent with General Plan Land Use (LU) Element Goal LU-1 (Grow Responsibly), Policy LU-1.1 (Compatible Uses). The revised billboard standards will minimize detrimental visual impacts in accordance with General Plan Urban Design (UD) Element Goal UD-2 (Sustainable Environment), Policy UD-2.9 (Visual Aesthetic of Built Environment). The introduction of hotel standards and the facilitation of full -service hotel development align with objectives in Land Use Element Goal LU-2 (Land Use Needs), Policy LU-2.2 (Capture Local Spending) and Policy LU- 2.4 (Cost and Benefit of Development). The policies encourage a range of commercial uses to capture local spending, balance development benefits, promote the city's image, and encourage streamlined development processes, respectively. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a