HomeMy WebLinkAbout8700RESOLUTION NO. 8700
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 53 TO THE EAST
VALLEY CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN NO.40) AS WELL
AS AMENDMENT TO THE VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLANS
OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS (SPECIFIC PLANS 23, 26, 43, 47, 56, 59, 60,
61, 62, 64, 65, AND 66) FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE LISTS OF
PERMITTED LAND USES IN THE SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
WITHIN SAID SPECIFIC PLANS.
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2022, the City Council adopted the final 2021-2029 Housing
Element that was certified by the California Department of Housing & Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City of Redlands faces a serious housing problem
and the lack of access to affordable housing has a direct impact upon the health, safety, and welfare of
the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has consistently recognized the continuing need for
affordable housing in California; stating in Government Code Section 65580, that "the availability of
housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing... is a priority of
the highest order" and, further, that, "local... governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested
in them to facilitate the improvement and development of housing to make adequate provision for the
housing needs of all economic segments of the community'; and
WHEREAS,- affordable housing is regulated by a variety of state and local laws, ordinances, and
policies, and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requires the City to provide for the
development of a specified number of housing units. The City's Housing Production allocation for the
2021-2029 allocation cycle calls for the development of 3,516 new affordable housing units consisting
of the following: 1,282 units for above -moderate income households; 652 units for moderate -income
households, 615 units for low-income households; and 967 units for very low- and extremely low-
income households; and
WHEREAS, a lack of new units affordable to very -low, low and moderate -income households
within the City will have a substantially negative impact because: (1) housing will have to be built far
from employment centers, which will increase commuting and negatively impact traffic, air and noise
pollution, and (2) the City and employers within the City will find it difficult to recruit and retain
employees; and
WHEREAS, the State of California requires each city to develop a general plan establishing
policies for future development. As specified in the Government Code, the general plan must: (i)
encourage the development of a variety of housing types for all income levels; (ii) assist in the
development of adequate housing to meet the needs of low and moderate -income households; and (iii)
conserve and improve the condition of the existing affordable housing stock, which may include
addressing ways to mitigate the loss of dwelling units demolished by public or private action; and
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WHEREAS, the City has authority under its police power to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare, by imposing land use regulations that that will provide additional housing that is affordable
to all income levels that is dispersed throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of this resolution will aid the City in achieving the goal of
making housing availability more diverse, dispersed, and affordable; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2025, and May 27, 2025, the Planning Commission held a noticed
public hearing at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or opposition to,
Amendment No. 53 to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40) and related
amendments to other residential Specific Plans in the City of Redlands; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval to the City
Council for the proposed Amendment No. 53 to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan
No. 40) and related amendments to other residential Specific Plans in the City of Redlands; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment No. 53 to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan
(Specific Plan No. 40) is exempt from environmental review in accordance with Sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code sections 65090 and 65854, on or about June
-10, 2025, the City Clerk gave notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation of the holding
of a public hearing at which Resolution No. 8700 would be considered by City Council; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the City Council held a noticed public hearing at which interested
persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or opposition to, Resolution No. 8700.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. California Environmental Quality The proposed amendment to certain text of
the Transit Villages Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 65) does not require environmental review in
accordance with Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines. Pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"),
this proposal is an organizational or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore not a project. Additionally, pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), this proposal is exempt from environmental review because
there is no possibility that the specific plan amendment may have a significant effect on the
environment, insofar as it would make minor modifications to the text of the lists of allowable land uses
that are contained in the several residential districts contained in the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan
as well as the residential Specific Plans of the City.
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 (Single Family Residential District) of the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0210 entitled "Permitted Land Uses," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"The following uses are permitted within the Single Family Residential District. New
construction shall require Commission Review and Approval if required by the Redlands
Municipal Code.
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(1) Single family residential use, not to exceed one (1) dwelling unit per parcel.
(2) Agriculture as a continuing use of the existing land use, including orchards, groves,
nurseries, field crops, tree crops, berry crops, bush crops, truck gardening and
commercial flower growing, and all necessary structures and appurtenances thereof.
(3) Community Care Facility, licensed, for up to six (6) persons, as defined in Title 18
(chapter 18.08) of the Redlands Municipal Code.
(4) Supportive and transitional housing for up to six (6) people intended to serve the target
population, as defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
(5) Employee housing for up to six (6) persons, as defined in chapter 18.08 of Title 18 of the
Redlands Municipal Code."
SECTION 3. Chapter 2 (Single Family Residential District) of the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0212 entitled "Accessory Land Uses," is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"The following uses are permitted as an accessory to a permitted or conditionally permitted
use. Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed shall be made pursuant to
§EV3.0135(b):
(1) Accessory building such as bath house, cabana, and storage shed
(2) Garage or carport with space for maximum of four vehicles
(3) Accessory Dwelling Unit or Guest house
(4) Home occupation_as_defined in and subject to the requirements of the Redlands
Municipal Code
(5) Private greenhouse or horticultural collection incidental to the residential use of the
premises
(6) Private swimming pool, as defined by the Uniform Building Code.
(7) Recreational facilities intended for use by the residents of a residential development
and their guests, including playgrounds, tennis courts, athletic fields, and equestrian
facilities (subject to Chapter 18.156, Article XII for Private Residential Recreation
Courts, of Title 18 in the Redlands Municipal Code, if applicable).
(8) Small family daycare home is a permitted use as an accessory use to a principal
residential use, provided that the use complies with all of the standards defined in
section 18.156.610 of Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code."
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SECTION 4. Chapter 2 (Single Family Residential District) of the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0213 entitled "Conditionally Permitted Uses," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed shall be made pursuant to
§EV3.0135(b):
(1) Recreational facilities, including playgrounds, tennis courts, and athletic fields not
intended for use by residents of a residential development and their guests.
(2) Large family day-care home, serving seven (7) to fourteen (14) children.
(3) Churches and other institutions facilitating worship.
(4) Day care centers for fifteen (15) or more children.
(5) Board and care homes for more than six (6) residents.
(6) Adult day care facilities.
(7) Public utilities and public service uses or structures including, but not limited to,
reservoirs, pumping plants, electrical substations, central communication office, but
not including any of the following: microwave and repeater huts and towers, satellite
receiving stations, and cellular telephone antennae."
SECTION 5. Chapter 3 (Multiple Family Residential — 3000 District) of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0310 entitled "Permitted Land Uses," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"The following uses are permitted within the Multiple Family-3000 Residential District. New
construction shall require Commission Review and Approval as required by the Redlands
Municipal Code.
(1) Multiple family dwellings of three (3) units or more, in either one (1) structure or a group
of structures.
(2) Agriculture as a continuation of the existing land use, including orchards, groves,
nurseries, field crops, berry crops, bush crops, truck gardening and commercial flower
growing and all necessary structures and appurtenances thereof.
(3) Community Care Facility, licensed, for up to six (6) persons, as defined in Title 18
(chapter 18.08) of the Redlands Municipal Code.
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(4) Supportive and transitional housing intended to serve the target population, as defined
in chapter 18.08 of this title.
(5) Employee housing, as defined in chapter 18.08 of Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal
Code."
SECTION 6. Chapter 3 (Multiple Family Residential — 3000 District) of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0312 entitled "Accessory Land Uses," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"The following uses are permitted as an accessory use to a primary permitted or conditionally
permitted use. Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed shall be made
pursuant to §EV3.0135(b):
(1) Accessory building such as bath house, cabana, and storage shed.
(2) Garage or carport.
(3) Home occupation as defined in and subject to the requirements of the Redlands
Municipal Code.
(4) Private greenhouse or horticulture collection incidental to the residential use of the
premises.
(5) Recreational facilities intended for use by the residents of a residential development
and their guests, including playgrounds, tennis courts, athletic fields, and private or
public swimming pools (as defined by the Uniform Building Code).
(6) Accessory Dwelling Unit
(7) A small family daycare home is a permitted use as an accessory use to a principal
- residential use, provided that the use complies with all of the standards defined in
section 18.156.610 of Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code."
SECTION 7. Chapter 3 (Multiple Family Residential — 3000 District) of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0313 entitled "Conditionally Permitted
Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed shall be made pursuant to
§EV3.0135(b):
(1) Recreational facilities intended for use by the general public, including playgrounds,
tennis courts and athletic fields.
(2) Mobilehome parks, subject to the requirements of the Redlands Municipal Code.
(3) Large family day-care home, serving seven (7) to fourteen (14) children.
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(3) Day care centers for fifteen (15) or more children:
(4) Churches and other institutions facilitating worship.
(5) Public utilities and public service uses or structures including, but not limited to,
reservoirs, pumping plants, electrical substations, central communication office, but
not including any of the following: microwave and repeater huts and towers, satellite
receiving stations, and cellular telephone antennae."
SECTION 8. Chapter 4 (Multiple Family Residential — 2500 District) of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0410 entitled "Permitted Land Uses," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"The following uses are permitted within the Multiple Family-2500 Residential District. New
construction shall require Commission Review and Approval as required by the Redlands
Municipal Code.
(1) Agriculture as a continuation of the existing land use, including orchards, groves,
nurseries, field crops, berry crops, bush crops, truck gardening and commercial
flower growing and all necessary structures and appurtenances thereof.
(2) Multiple family dwellings either in one (1) structure or a group of structures. No
groups of single family detached dwelling units may be placed on any lot or parcel
of land.
(3) Community Care Facility, licensed, for up to six (6) persons, as defined in Title 18
(chapter 18.08) of the Redlands Municipal Code.
(4) Supportive and transitional housing intended to serve the target population, as
defined in chapter 18.08 of this title.
(5) Employee housing, as defined in chapter 18.08 of Title 18 of the Redlands
Municipal Code."
SECTION 9. Chapter 4 (Multiple Family Residential — 2500 District) of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0412 entitled "Accessory Land Uses," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"The following uses are permitted as an accessory use to a primary permitted or conditionally
permitted use. Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed shall be made
pursuant to §EV3.0135(b):
(1) Accessory building such as a bath house, cabana, and storage shed.
(2) Garage or carport
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(3) Private or Public swimming pool, as defined by the Uniform Building Code.
(4) Recreational facilities intended for use by the residents of a residential development
and their guests, including playgrounds, tennis courts and athletic fields.
(5) Accessory Dwelling Unit
(6) Small family daycare hone is a permitted use as an accessory use to a principal
residential use, provided that the use complies with all of the standards defined in
section 18.156.610 of Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code."
SECTION 10. Chapter 4 (Multiple Family Residential — 2500 District) of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40), Section EV3.0413 entitled "Conditionally Permitted
Uses," is hereby amended to read as follows:
"The following uses may be permitted subj ect to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed shall be made pursuant to
§EV3.0135(b):
(1) Recreational facilities, including playgrounds, tennis courts and athletic fields not
intended for use primarily by residents of a residential development and their guests.
(2) Large family day-care home, serving seven (7) to fourteen (14) children.
(3) Day care centers for fifteen (15) or more children.
(4) Mobilehome parks, subject to the requirements of the Redlands Municipal Code.
(5) Churches and other institutions facilitating worship.
(6) Public utilities and public service uses or structures including, but not limited to,
reservoirs, pumping plants, electrical substations, central communication office, but not
including any of the following: microwave and repeater huts and towers, satellite receiving
stations, and cellular telephone antennae."
SECTION 11. The single-family residential districts of specific plans adopted by the City of
Redlands are hereby amended to include (and/or be interpreted to include in accordance with current
State housing law) the following land uses within each of their respective single-family residential
district(s):
"Principal Permitted Uses include:
• Community Care Facility, licensed, for up to six (6) persons, as defined in Title 18
(chapter 18.08) of the Redlands Municipal Code.
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Supportive and transitional housing for up to six (6) persons intended to serve the target
population as defined in Title 18 (chapter 18.08) of the Redlands Municipal Code.
• Employee housing, as defined in chapter 18.08 of Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal
Code."
The applicable specific plans include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Specific Plan No. 23 (Section 3, sub -part (B)(3));
b. Specific Plan No. 26 (Section 3, sub -part (B)(3)(a));
c. Specific Plan No. 43 (Neighborhoods 1, 2, 3, and 4);
d. Specific Plan No. 47 (Section 4, sub -part (A)(2));
e. Specific Plan No. 56 (Section 2, sub -part (A));
£ Specific Plan No. 59 (Section 4, sub -part (A)(2));
g. Specific Plan No. 60 (Section II, sub -part (A));
h. Specific Plan No. 61 (Section 3, sub -part (A));
i. Specific Plan No. 62 (Section 2, sub -part 2.2(A));
j. Specific Plan No. 64 (Section 3, sub -parts (A)(1), (B)(1), and (C)(1));
k. Specific Plan No. 65 (Chapter 4, Section 4.2 and Table 4-2); and,
1. Specific Plan No. 66 (Section 3, sub -part (1)).
SECTION 12. General Plan Consistency. The City Council finds that the Specific Plan
Amendments described herein are consistent with the City's adopted and certified 2021-2029 (61h Cycle)
Housing Element and will comply with the applicable provisions of State law.
SECTION 13. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this
resolution for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this resolution, each section,
subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one
or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared
invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 14. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
Mario Saucedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
e Donaldson, City Clerk
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1, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 1" day of July,
2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Teleda, Davis, Shaw; Mayor Saucedo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Jew -fad Donaldson, City Clerk
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