TO: Napa County Planning Commission
FROM: David Morrison for Brian D. Bordona, Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: David Morrison, Special Projects Director
SUBJECT: Amendment to Titles 17 and 18 of the Napa County Code Related to Housing
RECOMMENDATION
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Proposed Napa County Code Amendments Related to Housing
Request: This is a County-initiated amendment to the Napa County Code for Titles 17 (Subdivisions) and 18 (Zoning), to bring the Code into alignment with current State law and the County's recently certified Housing Element to the General Plan.
Staff Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and recommend to the Board of Supervisors adoption of the Housing Ordinance amendment to the Napa County Code.
Staff Contact: David Morrison, Special Projects Director, 916-719-6797 or david.morrison@countyofnapa.org.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of the proposed omnibus ordinance implementing the Housing Element.
Discussion:
To implement the recently adopted County Housing Element and in response to numerous recent legislative changes to State housing law, staff from Planning, Building, and Environmental Services and County Counsel, as well as outside legal consultants, have prepared a series of recommended draft amendments to the Napa County Code. On July 17, 2024, the Planning Commission held a study session to review the recommended changes, take any public comments, and provide direction regarding the proposal. PBES staff has incorporated the Commission's direction into the ordinance and has made other, technical changes to ensure the ordinance conforms with State law. Staff is now recommending that the Commission recommend that the Board approve the ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On January 24, 2023, the Napa County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution certif...
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