This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that redefines "Family" in the Planning Code and adjusts regulations for various types of care facilities. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250719) amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household”; eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals; classify certain types of community care, elderly, congregate care, and recovery facilities as Residential Uses; include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a proposed amendment to the Planning Code introduced by Supervisor Mahmood to redefine 'Family' and related residential classifications.
Supervisor Mahmood introduced legislation to amend the Planning Code to redefine 'Family' as 'Household' and eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members.
The proposed Ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for review.
The Board adopted a resolution extending the time for the Planning Commission to render its decision on the proposed Ordinance by 90 days.
The Mayor approved the resolution extending the Planning Commission's review period.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
