Title
Request for Amendments to Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code
Recommendation
That the Environmental Planning Commission recommend the City Council:
1. Find the proposed amendments to Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the Mountain View City Code to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061, subsections (b)(1) through (b)(3), as the amendments are to align with State legislation, implement adopted Housing Element programs, relate to ministerial activities otherwise categorically exempt under the CEQA Guidelines, and are otherwise covered by the common-sense exemption that the amendments will not result in a significant effect on the environment.
2. Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Mountain View Amending Chapter 36 (Zoning) of the City Code to Align with Recently Enacted State Law and to Implement 2023-2031 Housing Element Programs, Including Updates to Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations, the Land Use Tables and Development Standards in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Zones Related to Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Child Day-Care, Employee Housing, and Other Residential Uses, and Parking Requirements, and Provisions for Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations and Hydrogen Fueling Stations; to Modify Provisions Related to Entitlement Applications, Development Review, Hearing and Extension Processes; to Clarify or Streamline Existing Procedures and Practices; to Incorporate Permit Provisions for Moving Buildings; and to Make Modifications, Clarifications, and Technical Corrections (Exhibit 1 to the EPC Staff Report).