HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - #27Slide 1 Annual Code Updates
Item#27
Planning and Building Agency
January 16, 2024
Annual Code Updates
Item no. 27
Slide 2 Annual Code Updates
Item#27
Planning and Building Agency
January 16, 2024
Actions
Application:Ordinance Amendment No.2023-04
•Action: Adopt an ordinance amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to the applicability of the Sunshine Ordinance to specific development amendments
Application:Ordinance Amendment No.2023-05
•Action: Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and Prevention and Emergency Services) addressing eligibility for permits for the sale of safe and sane fireworks
Application:Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.2023-04
•Action: Adopt an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, general restrictions, and definitions
Slide 3 Annual Code Updates
Item#27
Planning and Building Agency
January 16, 2024
Sunshine Ordinance
Current Code Proposed Amendment
•Applies requirements
to a zone change,
specific plan
amendment, or a
general plan
amendment
•Adds text to include specific development
amendments to the list of development projects
to which the ordinance applies
Amendment will make the ordinance consistent with existing staff
implementation practices
Slide 4 Annual Code Updates
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January 16, 2024
Safe & Sane Fireworks
Current Code Proposed Amendment
•Limits permits for the
sale of safe and sane
fireworks to nonprofit
organizations with
their principal meeting
place within the city
•Incorporates text to clarify that:
1.Schools with affiliated organizations and
nonprofit organizations may obtain permits to
sell fireworks (must be located within city
limits).
2.Permits are limited to those benefitting the
Santa Ana community and having 75% of
their members residing within city limits
Amendment minimizes confusion by clarifying parties eligible to obtain permits
for the sale of safe and sane fireworks
Slide 5 Annual Code Updates
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January 16, 2024
Wireless Communication Facilities
Current Code Proposed Amendment
•CUPs expire after 10
years
•Staff verify that original
conditions are met
(Development Project
Review application)
•Renewal requires a Public
Hearing before the
Planning Commission
•Renewal expires after 10
years
•Staff verify that original conditions are met
•Administrative approval by the Executive Director of
Planning and Building
•Administrative permit expires after 10 years
Amendment is consistent with Planning Commission feedback provided on October 9,
2023 to create an administrative renewal process
Slide 6 Annual Code Updates
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Hotels
Current Code Proposed Amendment
•Hotels/Motels
permitted in some
locations (commercial
zones and one office
zone) with a CUP
•Permits Hotels/Motels in the Professional Zone
with Conditional Use Permit
•Defines Full Service Hotels
-Full service restaurant, fitness center, assembly
area, swimming pool, and regular shuttle service
•Permits Full Service Hotels by-right in
Commercial,Professional, and Mixed Use Zones
•Lacks standards for
hotels/motels and full
service hotels
•Establishes objective standards
General Hotel/Motel Standards
•Landscaping, Drop-off zones, Building materials, Pedestrian and
Noise protections, Crime prevention, and Management
Additional Full Service Standards
•Architectural/design elements, Housekeeping, and Lobby
requirements
Amendment will foster economic development and expansion of quality lodging
opportunities while protecting any nearby sensitive land uses
Slide 7 Annual Code Updates
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Planning and Building Agency
January 16, 2024
Minor Clarifying Edits
Current Code Proposed Amendment
•Any building or land use shall
not be used for any purpose
other than that which is
permitted in the district
•Clarifies permissive nature of the zoning code,
stating that uses defined are prohibited unless
expressly permitted
Amendment will ensure compatibility of land uses
•Includes duplicate definitions
for two different terms
•Removes the duplicative definitions
•Long-term stay business hotel
•Transient/residential hotel
Amendment will clean up the definitions section of the code
•Minimum 1,000’ separation
between billboards
•Minimum 1,000’ separation between billboards on
the same side of the freeway
Amendment will minimize confusion by clarifying separation requirements
Slide 8 Annual Code Updates
Item#27
Planning and Building Agency
January 16, 2024
General Plan Consistency
•Enables participation in decision-making
–Goal LU-3, Policy LU-3.2
•Minimizes risk associated with fireworks
–Goal PS-2
•Promotes safe public spaces
–CM-3, Policy CM 3-5
•Supports business friendly environment
–Goal EP-3, Policy EP-3.5
•Minimizes detrimental visual impacts
–Goal UD-2, Policy UD-2.9
•Captures local spending
–Goal LU-2, Policy LU-2.2
•Balances development costs and benefits
–Goal LU-2, Policy LU-2.4
•Promotes the City’s image
–Goal LU-2, Policy LU-2.8
•Achieves land use compatibility
–Goal LU-1, Policy LU-1.1
Slide 9 Annual Code Updates
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January 16, 2024
CEQA and Fiscal Impact Analysis
•In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the ordinance is exempt
from further review pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
•A Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review Nos. 2023-
115, 2023-125, and 2023-126 will be filed for this project.
•Fiscal impact: A new permit type for extension of wireless
communication facility CUPs will result in additional costs.
Staff recommends a new Miscellaneous Fee to recover costs
and will bring a resolution forward at a future meeting.
Slide 10 Annual Code Updates
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January 16, 2024
Staff Recommendations
•Adopt an ordinance amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code related to the applicability of the
Sunshine Ordinance to specific development amendments
•Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and
Prevention and Emergency Services) addressing eligibility for
permits for the sale of safe and sane fireworks
•Adopt an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 41
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to wireless
communication facilities, billboards, hotels, general
restrictions, and definitions
Slide 11 Annual Code Updates
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January 16, 2024
Questions