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ALUC-24-17 (City of Vacaville ADU Ordinance Update)
Determine that Application No. ALUC 24-17, (City of Vacaville ADU Ordinance Update) located within the Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) Compatibility Zone D and E and Nut Tree Airport Compatibility Zones, is consistent with the applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans (City of Vacaville).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution determining Application No. ALUC 24-17, (City of Vacaville ADU Ordinance Update) located within the Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) Compatibility Zone D and E and Nut Tree Airport Compatibility Zones, is consistent with the applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans.
DISCUSSION:
Section 21676 (d) of the State Aeronautics Act requires the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) review of zoning regulations amendments within an Airport Influence Area.
The City of Vacaville Community Development Department is proposing amendments to the Vacaville Municipal Code under Division 14.09 entitled Zoning. In September 2024, the Governor signed three ADU bills, two of which (AB 2533 and SB 1211) directly affect Vacaville's Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (Section 14.09.270.040).
The amendments are proposed to comply with State legislation and pertain to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The amendments include the following:
1. Allowing up to eight(8) detached ADUs on lots with existing multifamily dwellings, but not allowing the number of ADUs to exceed the number of existing multifamily units on the lot.
2. Allowing up to two (2) detached ADUs on lots with proposed multifamily.
3. Including in the exemption for the replacement of parking: demolition of uncovered parking spaces in conjunction with an ADU or converted to an ADU.
4. Procedural update to provide comments to the applicant of a denied ADU permit within 60 days and a description of how deficient items may be remedied.
5. Modifications and removal of certain owner o...
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