HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1312-2002 ORDINANCE NO. 1312-2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20.69 "DENSITY
REGULATIONS" OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Chapter 20.69 of the Municipal Code
should be amended to give the City Council the authority to grant density bonuses in accordance
with General Plan policies as identified in Table 2.2-1 of the General Plan, adopted in October
1999; and,
WHEREAS, a density bonus granted under this chapter will not increase the maximum
permitted density established by the City's General Plan Land Use Element; and,
WHEREAS, the amendment is consistent with the provisions of the City's General Plan
that support residential development, and specifically with the Housing Element regarding the
development of additional market rate and affordable housing in the community to meet on-
going demanc; and,
WHEREAS, the General Plan EIR, certified in 1999, analyzed the potential impacts of
the policies ar d land use goals proposed by the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed amendment is to implement the goals and
policies of the General Plan related to density; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the
environment that was not identified in the certified 1999 General Plan EIR nor will it result in
additional mitigation measures; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15162(a), no further environmental
review is required.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does ORDAIN
as follows:
1. ADDITION OF CHAPTER 20.69.040:
Chapter 20.69 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is amended by adding the
following section:
20.69.940 Density bonus regulations.
"Maximum densities listed in Table 20.69.020 may be increased by the grant of a density
bonus in accordance with State and City requirements. Additionally, the City Council
may grant a density bonus when a project provides affordable housing consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 20.125, housing for elderly residents with specific amenities
designed for residents, or housing that meets community design standards that may be
specified in this Title. Any grant of a density bonus, which increases a maximum density
listed "_n Table 20.69.020, shall be consistent with the City's adopted General Plan Land
Use Element. Density bonuses are required to be approved by the Planning Commission
and/or City Council pursuant to Chapters 20.125.140 and 20.130."
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be published once, with the names of those City Councilmembers
voting for or against it, in the San Mateo Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of South San Francisco, as required by law, and shall become effective thirty (30)
days fi'om and after its adoption.
3. SEVERABILITY
In the event any section or portion of this ordinance shall be determined invalid or
unconstitutional, such section or portion shall be deemed severable and all other sections
or porions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco,
held the 26th Cay of June 2002, by the following vote:
Adopted as an Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting
of the City Council held the l0th day of July 2002:
AYES:
Councilmembers Raymond L. Green and Karyl Matsumoto,
Mayor Pro Tem Pedro Gonzalez and Mayor Eugene R. Mullin
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Joseph A. Femekes
ATTEST:
As M~.yor of the City of South San Francisco, I do here~y approve the foregoing
Ordinance this l0th day of July 2002.
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