Objective standards are a broad set of standards used by an agency to regulate new development in a community. They can include “objective zoning standards,” “objective subdivision standards,” and “objective design standards.” Petaluma’s Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO) currently contains objective zoning standards and subdivision standards. For more on these standards, click here. The proposed Objective … Continued
Qualifying Residential Project – To address California’s housing crisis, the State has passed a number of laws establishing incentives to support housing development. A qualifying residential project is a project that meets the criteria of one or more of these laws that require certain residential projects (SB 35 and SB 330), typically affordable housing projects, … Continued
Fees at the City of Petaluma are listed in its master fee schedule. The City of Petaluma increases its fees annually using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Fee increases typically go into effect on July 1, the start of the City’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). City Council must approve all fee increases … Continued
The Tree Advisory Committee serves as a forum for the coordination of tree-related policies and advises the City on matters referred by City departments, and other Council-appointed hearing bodies. For more information, go to cityofpetaluma.org/ccbs.
Project Name: Friends of the Petaluma River Dock Replacement Address: 6 Copeland Street [Map It] APN: 007–700–002 City Record Number(s): PLSR-2023-0008 Applicant Name: Kallie Kull, Friends of the Petaluma River Date of Decision: On or after Monday, May 1, 2023 Project Description: The proposed project would replace an existing ± 700–square-foot wooden dock located along … Continued
No, an SB 9 unit is not the same as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). See the ADU webpage for more information regarding ADU requirements. SB 9 units are primary dwelling units and must provide for separate utility connections and pay full impact fees.
The following project types in a single-family residential zoning district qualify if all eligibility requirements are met: SB 9 Lot Split The creation of a new parcel (lot split of an existing residential parcel) Two primary dwelling unit may be located on each newly created lot SB 9 Unit On a vacant parcel The construction … Continued
An SB 9 lot split is when an existing legal lot is subdivided into two legal lots. Each lot must be at least 40 percent of the original lot’s size, or at least 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater. The new lots must comply with objective subdivision standards such as providing access to or adjoin … Continued
An SB 9 two-unit development is when a project proposes to add one new primary dwelling unit on a lot with an existing single-family dwelling or create up to two new dwelling units on a vacant lot. The units can be attached (duplex) or detached. An ADU and JADU may also be permitted in accordance … Continued
Urban Lot Split (Tentative Parcel Map) $4,265.17 deposit + Staff Time & Materials (Applicant will be billed for the full cost of processing the application) See Fee Schedule. Two-Unit Development – Building permits are based on how much the project will cost to complete (also known as the project valuation). Development Impact Fees for a … Continued
