This ordinance updates the Planning Code by clarifying language and prohibiting massage establishments and sole practitioners from operating as accessory uses in residential areas. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to make various clarifying and typographical changes, and prohibit massage establishments and massage sole practitioner uses as accessory uses to residential uses; 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
The legislation originated from the need to correct and clarify the Planning Code, specifically to prohibit certain massage establishments as accessory uses to residential properties.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to initiate the proposed ordinance for corrections to the Planning Code.
The Planning Commission adopted findings in Resolution No. 21856, determining that the proposed ordinance is consistent with the City's General Plan and priority policies.
The ordinance was formally received from the Planning Department and assigned a file number (251099).
The Planning Department confirmed that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for passage.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing its enactment.
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