Ordinance amending the Planning Code to expand the boundaries of the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District (SUD), and to apply its controls to all lots within the SUD, with some exceptions; to delete the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD, and as a result to merge it into the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the deletion and boundary expansion; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 21600, recommending approval of the ordinance to expand the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD and merge it with the Corona Heights SUD.

The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The Land Use and Transportation Committee amended the ordinance to exclude accessory garage space from gross floor area calculations and to clarify shared spaces in multifamily buildings.

The committee further amended the ordinance to remove outdated references to Conditional Use Authorizations and adjust the maximum size for dwelling units from 4,000 to 3,000 square feet.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which amends the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reflect the changes to the SUD boundaries.