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ORDINANCE  NO. 3423

 

ORDINANCE   OF THE  CITY  OF CHULA  VISTA  AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 19.58.022 (ACCESSORY     SECOND    DWELLING     UNITS);     CHAPTER

19.04   (DEFINITIONS);     CHAPTER    19.20   (AGRICULTURAL ZONE);   CHAPTER    19.22  (RESIDENTIAL    ESTATES   ZONE); CHAPTER     19.24    (SINGLE-FAMILY      RESIDENCE     ZONE); CHAPTER    19.26   (ONE-   AND   TWO-FAMILY    RESIDENCE ZONE);     CHAPTER      19.28    (APARTMENT      RESIDENTIAL ZONE);    AND   CHAPTER    19.48   (PLANNED    COMMUNITY ZONE)  WITH REGARD  TO ACCESSORY   DWELLING  UNITS

 

 

 

WHEREAS,   in January  2017,  the  State  of California  enacted  the  following  laws:  Senate Bill  1069; Assembly  Bill 2299;  and Assembly  Bill  2406;  and in January  2018  Senate  Bill 229; and  Assembly    Bill   494   to  address   the   statewide   affordable   housing   demand   requiring   a ministerial  approval  process  and limiting  regulatory  requirements   for Accessory  Dwelling  Units (ADUs)  and Junior Accessory  Dwelling  Units (JADUs);  and

 

WHEREAS,    as  a  result   of  said  recently   enacted   California   Laws,   the  City’s   current

Accessory   Second  Dwelling   Unit  (ASDU)   Ordinance   (Chula  Vista  Municipal   Code  Section

19.58.022) became  null and void; and

 

WHEREAS,   staff reviewed  the City’s  ASDU  Ordinance,  and prepared  a draft amendment to incorporate  the new requirements  to be in compliance  with State law; and

 

WHEREAS,  the revisions  to Title  19 “Planning  and Zoning”  of the Chula Vista Municipal

Code contained  in this Ordinance  address the required  amendments;  and

 

 

WHEREAS,   staff presented  the ADU  Ordinance  to the Development   Services  Oversight

Committee  which recommended   adoption  of the Ordinance;  and

 

WHEREAS,  on November  8, 2017, the City of Chula Vista Planning  Commission  held an advertised  public  hearing  on the subject  ADU  Ordinance  and voted  6-0-1-0  to adopt Resolution No. MP A17 -0008 and thereby  recommended  that the City Council  adopt the Ordinance;  and

 

WHEREAS,   the  City  Council   reviewed   the  proposed   activity  for  compliance   with  the California  Environmental   Quality  Act and hereby  finds and determines   that the adoption  of this Ordinance  is exempt  from environmental  review under the California  Environmental   Quality Act (CEQA)  pursuant  to  Section  15303 – New  Construction   or Conversion  of Small  Structures  and Section  15061(b)(3)  of the  State  CEQA  Guidelines   because  it can be  seen  with  certainty  that there   is  no  possibility   that  the   activity   in  question   may  have   a  significant   effect   on  the environment;  therefore,  no further environmental  review  is required;  and

 

 

 

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WHEREAS,  the City Council  set the time and place for a hearing  on the subject  Ordinance and notice  of said hearing,  together  with its purpose,  was given by its publication  in a newspaper of general  circulation  in the City at least ten days prior to the hearing;  and

 

WHEREAS,   the City  Council  held  a duly noticed  public  hearing  on said  Ordinance  at a time  and place  as advertised  in the  Council  Chambers  located  at 276  Fourth  Avenue  and  said hearing  was therefore  closed.

 

NOW,  THEREFORE,   the City Council  of the City of Chula  Vista  does hereby  ordain  as follows:

 

Section  I.

 

Section  19.58.022  Accessory  Dwelling  Units

 

9.58.022  Accessory  dwelling  units.

 

  1. The purpose   of  this  section  is  to  provide   regulations   for  the  establishment   of  accessory dwelling  units in compliance,  inter alia, with California  Government  Code Section  65852.2.  Said units may be located  in residential  zone districts  where  adequate  public  facilities  and services  are available.  Accessory  dwelling  units  are a potential  source  of affordable  housing  and shall not be considered  in any  calculation   of allowable  density  of the  lot upon  which  they  are located,  and shall  also  be  deemed  consistent   with  the  General  Plan  and  zoning  designation   of  the  lot  as provided.   Accessory   dwelling   units  shall  not  be  considered   a  separate   dwelling   unit  for  the purpose  of subdividing  the property  into individual  condominium  or lot ownership.

 

  1. For the purposes of this section, the following words are defined

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit  B.1-“Behind”

 

 

 

 

 

Buildable Pad

Area

 

I

 

 

 

Exhibit  B.2-“Buildable Pad Area”

 

 

 

“Above”  as used  in this section  shall mean  an accessory  dwelling  unit that is attached,  and built over  a primary  residence   including  an  attached  garage,  or above  a detached  garage  or similar building  in the rear yard.

 

 

 

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“Accessory   dwelling   unit”  means  an  attached   or  a  detached   residential   dwelling  unit  which provides   complete   independent    living   facilities   for  one  or  more   persons.   It shall   include permanent  provisions  for living,  sleeping,  eating,  cooking,  and sanitation  on the  same parcel  as the single-family  dwelling  is situated.  An accessory  dwelling  unit also includes  the following:

 

(A) An efficiency  unit, as defined  in Section  17958.1 of the Health  and Safety Code. (B) A manufactured  home,  as defined  in Section  18007 of the Health  and Safety Code.

“Attached”   shall mean  a wall,  floor,  or ceiling  of an accessory  dwelling  unit  is shared  with  the primary  residence  on the property.

 

“Basement”   shall mean the same as defined  in CVMC  19.04.026.

 

“Behind”   shall mean  an accessory  dwelling  unit  constructed  either  entirely  between  the rear  of the primary  residence  and the rear property  line, or at the side of the primary  residence,  and   set back from the front plane  of the primary  residence  at least 50 percent  of the distance  between  the front and back planes  of the primary  residence  (Exhibit  B.l).

 

“Buildable  pad area”  shall mean the level finish grade of the lot not including  slopes greater than

50 percent  grade (Exhibit  B.2).

 

“Detached”    shall  mean  an  accessory   dwelling   unit  separated   from  the  primary   residence   as specified  in subsection  (C)( 5)( e) of this section.

 

“Living  area”  shall mean  the interior  habitable  area of a dwelling  unit  including  basements  and attics, but does not include garages  or any accessory  structure.

 

“Primary  residence”   shall mean  a proposed  or existing  single-family   dwelling  constructed  on a lot as the main permitted  use by the zone on said parcel.

 

“Tandem  parking”  shall mean that two or more vehicles  are parked  on a driveway  or in any other location  on the lot lined up behind  one another.

 

  1. Accessory dwelling  units  shall  be  subject  to  the  following   requirements   and  development standards:

 

  1. Zones. Accessory dwelling  units may accompany  a proposed  or an existing primary  residence in  single  family  zones,  on multi-family   zoned  lots  developed  with  a single-family   residence,  or similarly  zoned  lots  in the  Planned  Community   (PC)  zone.  Accessory  dwelling  units  or junior accessory  dwelling  units  are not permitted  on lots  developed  with  condominiums,   townhomes, apartments,  or similar multi-family  developments.    Construction  of a primary  residence  can be in conjunction  with  the  construction   of an accessory  dwelling  unit.  Where  a guest  house  or other similar  accessory  living  space exists,  accessory  dwelling  units  are not permitted.  The conversion of  a  guest  house,   other  similar  living  areas,  or  other  accessory   structures   into  an  accessory

 

 

 

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dwelling  unit  is permitted,  provided  the  conversion  meets  the  intent  and property  development standards  of this section,  and all other applicable  CVMC  requirements.  Accessory  dwelling  units shall not be permitted  on lots within  a planned  unit development  (PUD), unless  an amendment  to the   PUD   is   approved    and   specific   property    development    standards    are   adopted   for   the construction  of said dwelling  units for lots within the PUD.

 

  1. Unit Size. The total floor  space  of an attached  or detached  accessory  dwelling  unit  shall  not exceed  50 percent  of the  living  area of the primary  residence  or  1,200 square  feet whichever  is less.    The original  buildable  pad area of a lot may be increased  through  regrading  and/or use of retaining  walls or structures  as allowed  for a specific  lot.

 

  1. Unit Location. Accessory  dwelling  units are prohibited  in the required  front setback.

 

  1. Height. An accessory dwelling  unit,  as measured  from the ground,  shall not exceed the height limit for the primary  residence  in accordance  with the underlying  zone.

 

  1. Development Standard  Exceptions.  Accessory  dwelling  units  shall conform  to the underlying zoning   and  land   use   development    requirements    with   regards   to  the   setbacks   for  primary residences  with the following  exceptions:

 

  1. New detached single-story  accessory  dwelling  units  are allowed  a setback  of no less than five feet from the side and rear lot lines.

 

  1. For lots  with  up-slopes   between  the  side  or  rear  of  the  house,  required   yard  setbacks  are measured  from the toe of slope.

 

  1. For lots with down-slopes between  the side or rear of the house,  required  yard  setbacks  shall be measured  from the top of slope.

 

  1. A detached accessory   dwelling  unit  shall  be  located  a minimum   of  6 feet  from  a primary residence.

 

  1. No setback shall be required for an existing  garage  that is converted  to an accessory  dwelling unit or to a portion  of an accessory  dwelling  unit, and a setback  of no less than five feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required  for an accessory  dwelling  unit that is constructed  above a garage.

 

  1. Lot Coverage. Other than conversions of other structures,  new accessory  dwelling  units and all other  structures  on the  lot are limited  to the maximum  lot coverage  permitted  according  to the underlying  zone.  Other  than  conversions  of other  structures  a new  detached  accessory  dwelling unit and all other detached  accessory  structures  combined,  shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the required  rear yard setback.

 

  1. Parking.  Parking   for  an  accessory   dwelling   unit  IS   not  required   III   any  of  the  following instances:

 

 

 

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  1. The accessory  dwelling  unit is within  one-half  mile from public  transit  stop.
  2. The accessory   dwelling   unit   is  within   an  architecturally    and  historically    significant historic  district.
  3. The accessory  dwelling  unit  is part  of  a proposed   or  existing  primary  residence   or  an existing  accessory  structure.
  4. The accessory  dwelling  unit  is in an area where  on-street  parking  permits  are required, but not offered to the occupant  of the accessory  dwelling  unit.
  5. The accessory  dwelling  unit is located within one block of a car share area.

 

  1. Accessory dwelling units  not  meeting  any of the  above  requirements   shall  be  subject  to the following  access and parking  regulations:

 

  1. Parking. Parking requirements   for accessory  dwelling  units  shall not exceed  one parking  space per  unit  or per  bedroom,  whichever   is less.  Parking  spaces  may  be provided   in tandem  on an existing  driveway  provided  that access  to the garage  for the primary  residence  is not obstructed. Off-street  parking  shall  be permitted   in setback  areas  in locations  or through  tandem  parking, unless  specific  findings  are made  that parking  in setback  areas  or tandem  parking  is not feasible based upon specific  site or regional  topographical   or fire and safety conditions.

 

  1. The required parking  space(s)  shall  be  on the  same  lot  as the  accessory  dwelling  unit.  This parking   is  in  addition   to  the  parking  requirements   for  the  primary   residence   as  specified   in CYMC  19.62.170.

 

  1. Notwithstanding CYMC   19.62.190,  when  a garage,  carport,  or covered  parking  structure  is demolished  in conjunction  with the construction  of an accessory  dwelling  unit, or is converted  to an  accessory   dwelling   unit  that  was  previously   used  by  the  primary   residence,   replacement parking  shall  be provided  prior  to,  or concurrently   with,  the  conversion   of the  garage  into  the accessory  dwelling  unit.   The replacement   parking  may  be located  in any configuration   on the same lot as the accessory  dwelling  unit, including,  but not limited  to, covered  spaces, uncovered spaces,  tandem  spaces,  or by the  use  of mechanical   automobile  parking  lifts.     If the  existing driveway  is no longer necessary  for the access to the converted  garage  or other required  parking, said driveway  may be used to satisfy  the required  parking  for the accessory  dwelling  unit when not exempt  from CYMC  19.58.022(C)(7).

 

  1. Access to  all  required   parking   shall  be  from  a  public   street,  alley  or  a  recorded   access easement.  Access  from a designated  utility  easement  or similar  condition  shall not be permitted. For any lot proposing  an accessory  dwelling  unit and served by a panhandle  or easement  access, the access must be a minimum  20 feet in width.

 

  1. Curb cuts providing   access  from  the  public  right-of-way   to  on-site  parking  spaces  shall  be acceptable   to  the  City  Engineer.   An  encroachment   permit   from  the  City  Engineer   shall  be obtained  for any new or widened  curb cuts.

 

  1. Required parking   spaces  or  required   maneuvering   area  shall  be  free  of  any  utility  poles, support wires, guard rails, stand pipes or meters,  and be in compliance  with CYMC  19.62.150.

 

 

 

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  1. When a required  parking   space  abuts  a fence  or  wall  on  either  side,  the  space  shall  be  a minimum   of  10 feet  wide.  If this  area  also  serves  as the  pedestrian   access  from  an accessory dwelling  unit to the street, the paving  shall be a minimum  12 feet wide.

 

  1. All required parking spaces shall be kept clear for parking purposes  only.

 

  1. Utilities. The accessory dwelling  unit within  a single-family  residential  zone that is contained within  the  existing   space  of  a  single-family   residence   or  accessory   structure   and  which  has independent  exterior  access  shall be served by the same water  and sewer lateral  connections  that serve  the  primary   residence.   A  separate  electric  meter  and  address  may  be  provided   for  the accessory  dwelling  unit.    Accessory   dwelling  units  that  are not  contained  within  the  existing space  of a single-family   residence  or accessory  structure  shall be  served  by their  own  separate water  and sewer lateral  connections.    Separate  electric  meter  and addresses  shall be provided  for the separate  accessory  dwelling  units.

 

  1. Design Standards. The lot shall retain  a single-family   appearance  by incorporating  matching architectural   design,  building  materials   and colors  of the primary  residence  with  the  accessory dwelling  unit,  and  any other  accessory  structure  built  concurrently  with  the  accessory  dwelling unit. However,  the primary  residence  may be modified  to match the new accessory  dwelling  unit. The accessory  dwelling  unit shall be subject to the following  development  design  standards:

 

  1. Matching architectural design  components   shall be provided  between  the primary  residence, accessory   dwelling  unit,  and  any  other  accessory   structures.   These  shall  include,  but  are  not limited  to:

 

  1. Window and door type, style, design and treatment;
  2. Roof style, pitch, color, material and texture;

iii. Roof overhang  and fascia size and width;

  1. Attic vents color and style;
  2. Exterior finish colors, texture and materials.

 

  1. A useable rear yard open space of a size at least equal to 50 percent  of the required  rear yard area of the underlying  zone shall be provided  contiguous  to the primary  residence.  Access  to this open  space  shall be directly  from  a common  floor  space  area  of the primary  residence  such  as living or dining rooms,  kitchens  or hallways,  and without  obstruction  or narrow walkways.

 

  1. A useable open space  that has a minimum  dimension  of six feet and an area not less than  60 square feet in area shall be provided  contiguous  to an accessory  dwelling  unit. A balcony  or deck may satisfy this requirement  for second story units.

 

  1. Windows on  second  story  accessory  dwelling  units  should  be  staggered  and  oriented  away from  adjacent  residences  closer  than  10 feet. The location  and orientation  of balconies  or decks shall also be oriented  away from adjacent  neighbors’   backyard  and living space windows.

 

  1. Trash and recycling containers must be stored between  pick-up  dates in an on-site  location  that is screened  from public view and will not compromise  any required  open space areas.

 

 

 

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  1. Designated Historical  Sites.  An  accessory  dwelling  unit  may  be  allowed  on  designated  or historical    sites,   provided    the   location   and   design   of   the   accessory    dwelling   unit   meets corresponding   historical  preservation   requirements   in place  at the  time  the  accessory  dwelling unit is built, and complies  with the requirements  of this section including  the following:

 

  1. The accessory dwelling unit  shall be located  behind  a primary  residence  that is determined  to be a historic  resource.

 

  1. The construction  of the  accessory  dwelling  unit  shall not  result  in the removal  of any  other historically  significant  accessory  structure,  such as garages,  outbuildings,  stables  or other similar structures.

 

  1. The accessory dwelling unit  shall be designed  as to have  a distinguishable   architectural   style and finished materials  composition  from the historic primary  residence  or structure.

 

  1. Construction of  an  accessory   dwelling   unit   shall  not  result   in  demolition,   alteration   or movement   of  any  historic   structures   and  any  other  on-site  features  that  convey  the  historic significance  of the structure  and site.

 

  1. If an  historic  house/site   is  under  a Mills  Act  contract  with  the  City,  the  contract  shall  be amended  to authorize  the introduction  of the accessory  dwelling  unit on the site.

 

  1. Occupancy  Requirement.    At  the  time   of  building   permit   submittal,   and  continuously thereafter,  the property  owner(s)  shall reside  on the lot on which  the accessory  dwelling  unit  is located   or  constructed.   The  Zoning   Administrator    shall  have  the  authority   to  suspend   this occupancy  requirement   for a period  not to exceed  five years when  evidence  has been  submitted that one of the following  situations  exists:

 

  1. The property owners’ health  requires  them to temporarily  live in an assisted  living  or nursing facility.

 

  1. The property   owner  is  required   to  live  outside  the  San  Diego  region   as  a  condition   of employment  or military  service.

 

  1. The property owner is required to live elsewhere  to care for an immediate  family member. d. The property  owner has received  the property  as the result of the settlement  of an estate.
  2. Land Use Agreement. Concurrent  with the issuance  of building  permits  for the construction of an accessory  dwelling  unit,  the property  owner  shall  sign  and notarize  a land use  agreement which  sets forth the occupancy  and use limitations  prescribed  in this section.  This agreement  will be  recorded   with  the  County   of  San  Diego  Recorder   on  title  to  the  subject  property.   This agreement  shall run with the land, and inure to the benefit  of the City of Chula Vista.

 

 

 

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  1. Accessory dwelling  units  shall  not  be  required   to  provide   fire  sprinklers   if  they  are  not required  for the primary  residence.

 

  1. Recordation   of a deed  restriction   is required,  which  shall run  with  the  land,  shall be filed with the permitting  agency,  and shall include both of the following:

 

(a) A prohibition  on the sale of the accessory  dwelling  unit  separate  from the sale of the single- family  residence,  including  a statement  that the deed restriction  may be enforced  against  future purchasers.

 

(b) A restriction   on the  size  and attributes  of the  accessory  dwelling  unit  that  conforms  to this section.

 

9.58.022(a)  Junior Accessory  Dwelling  Units.

 

  1. Definition: “Junior accessory  dwelling  unit”  shall mean a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained  entirely  within  an existing  single-family   structure.  A junior  accessory dwelling  unit may include  separate  sanitation  facilities,  or may share sanitation  facilities  with the existing  structure.

 

1)  B.  In single-family   residential   zones,  a junior  accessory  dwelling  unit  is permitted   and shall meet  all of the following:  One junior  accessory  dwelling  unit  per residential  lot zoned  for single-family  residences  with a single-family  residence  already built, and no ADU or guest house exists on the lot.

 

2) Owner-occupancy   is required  in the single-family  residence  in which  the junior  accessory dwelling  unit  will  be  permitted.   The  owner  may  reside  in  either  the  remaining  portion  of the structure  or  the  newly  created  junior   accessory   dwelling  unit.  Owner-occupancy    shall  not  be required  if the owner is another  governmental  agency,  land trust, or housing  organization.

 

3) Recordation   of a deed  restriction   is required,  shall  run  with  the  land,  and  shall  be  filed with the permitting  agency,  and shall include both of the following:

 

(a) A prohibition  on the sale of the junior  accessory  dwelling  unit  separate  from the sale of the  single-family   residence,  including  a statement  that  the  deed  restriction  may  be  enforced against future purchasers.

 

(b)  A  restriction   on  the  SIze and  attributes   of  the junior   accessory   dwelling  unit  that conforms  to this section.

 

4) A permitted  junior  accessory  dwelling  unit  shall be constructed  within  the existing  walls of the structure,  and require  the inclusion  of an existing bedroom.

 

5) A separate  entrance  from  the main  entrance  to the  structure  is required,  with  an interior entry  to  the  main  living  area.  A  permitted  junior   accessory   dwelling   may  include   a  second interior  doorway  for sound attenuation.

 

 

 

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6) An efficiency  kitchen  for the junior  accessory  dwelling  unit is required,  and shall include: (a) A sink with a maximum  waste line diameter  of 1.5 inches.

(b) A cooking  facility  with  appliances  that  do not  require  electrical  service  greater  than

120 volts or natural  or propane  gas.

 

(c) A food preparation  counter  and storage  cabinets  that are of reasonable  size in relation to the size of the junior  accessory  dwelling  unit.

 

  1. Additional parking is not required  for a junior  accessory  dwelling  unit.

 

  1. For purposes of providing service  for water,  sewer,  or power,  including  a connection  fee,  a junior  accessory  dwelling  unit shall not be considered  a separate  or new dwelling  unit.

 

Section  II.

 

 

Chapter  19.04  DEFINITIONS

 

 

19.04.087     Dwelling,  accessory  dwelling  unit.

 

 

19.04.087   Dwelling,  accessory  dwelling  unit.

“Accessory  dwelling  units or junior  accessory  dwelling  units”  are independent  living facilities  of limited   size   that   provide   permanent   provisions    for   living,   sleeping,   eating,   cooking,   and sanitation   on  the  same  parcel  as  a  single-family   dwelling.   This  includes  efficiency  units  and manufactured   homes,  in conformance   with  the requirements   for  such  units  as defined  in  State Government  Code Section  65852.2.

 

Section  III.

 

 

Chapter  19.20  AGRICULTURAL   ZONE

 

 

19.20.030   Accessory  uses and buildings.

Accessory  uses  and buildings  customarily   incidental  to any  of the  above  uses  permitted  in the agriculture  zone, subject to the regulations  for such as required  herein,  include:

 

  1. Accessory dwelling units,  subject to the provisions  of CVMC  19.58.022.

 

Section  IV.

 

 

Chapter  19.22  R-E –  RESIDENTIAL   ESTATES  ZONE

 

 

19.22.030   Accessory  uses and buildings.

Accessory  uses and buildings  customarily  incidental  to any of the above uses shall be permitted in the R-E zone subject to the regulations  herein:

 

 

 

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  1. Accessory dwelling units,  subject to the provisions  ofCVMC   19.58.022;

 

Section  V.

 

 

Chapter  19.24  R-l  –  SINGLE-FAMILY   RESIDENCE  ZONE

 

 

19.24.030   Accessory  uses and buildings.

Accessory  uses permitted  in the R-l  zone include:

 

  1. Accessory dwelling units,  subject to the provisions  ofCVMC   19.58.022;

 

Section  VI.

 

Chapter  19.26 R-2 –  ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY   RESIDENCE  ZONE

 

19.26.030  Accessory   uses and buildings.  
The following  are the accessory  uses permitted  in an R-2 zone:
 

G.  Accessory   dwelling   units   on  lots  developed   with  a  proposed subject to the provisions  ofCVMC   19.58.022;

  

or

  

single-family

  

dwelling,

 

Section  VII.

 

Chapter  19.28 R-3 –  APARTMENT   RESIDENTIAL   ZONE  
 

19.28.030  Accessory  uses and buildings.

Accessory  uses and buildings  in the R-3 zone include:
 

H.  Accessory   dwelling   units   on  lots  developed   with  a  proposed

  

or

  

single-family

  

dwelling,
subject to the provisions  ofCVMC   19.58.022.      

 

Section  VIII.

Chapter  19.48  P-C – PLANNED  COMMUNITY   ZONE Sections:

19.48.145     P-C zone – Accessory  dwelling  units.

 

 

19.48.145   P-C zone –  Accessory  dwelling  units.

Accessory   dwelling  units  may  be  permitted   within   single-family   residential   areas  within  the planned  community  zone subject to the provisions  ofCVMC    19.58.022 and the provisions  of the respective   general   development   plans   and  sectional   planning   area  plans   for  each  particular planned  community.

 

 

 

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Section  IX.       Severability

 

If  any  portion  of this  Ordinance,   or  its  application   to  any person  or  circumstance,   is  for  any reason held to be invalid,  unenforceable   or unconstitutional,   by a court of competent  jurisdiction, that    portion     shall    be    deemed     severable,     and    such    invalidity,     unenforceability      or unconstitutionality   shall not affect the validity  or enforceability   of the remaining  portions  of the Ordinance,  or its application  to any other person  or circumstance.  The City Council  of the City of Chula Vista  hereby  declares  that it would  have  adopted  each section,  sentence,  clause  or phrase of this Ordinance,  irrespective  of the fact that anyone   or more  other sections,  sentences,  clauses or phrases  of the Ordinance  be declared  invalid, unenforceable   or unconstitutional.

 

Section  X. Construction

 

The  City  Council   of  the  City  of  Chula  Vista  intends  this  Ordinance   to  supplement,   not  to duplicate  or contradict,  applicable  state and federal  law and this Ordinance  shall be construed  in light of that intent.

 

Section  XI. Effective  Date

 

This Ordinance  shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth  day after its final passage.

 

 

Section  XII. Publication

 

The City Clerk shall certify to the passage  and adoption  of this Ordinance  and shall cause the same to be published  or posted  according  to law.

 

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