TO: Board of Supervisors Public Health, Safety, and Resources Committee
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: September 25, 2017
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mike Oliphant
PHONE:
234-6650
CEO RESOURCE/ CONTACT:
Nash Gonzalez
PHONE:
234-6650
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Revisions to the Limited Density Rural Dwelling (Class K) Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Discuss the proposed revisions, and provide direction to staff related to the Limited Density Rural Dwelling (Class K) Ordinance.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Ordinance No. 3343 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1981, establishing Chapter 18.23 of the Mendocino County Code, Regulations for Limited Density Rural Dwelling, commonly known as the Class K Ordinance. On January 24, 2017, the Board of Supervisors referred this ordinance to committee for review.
SUMMARY OF REFERRAL:
The items recommended for revision to the Limited density rural Dwelling (Class K) Ordinance are as follows:
1. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be required in all new Single Family Residences (SFR).
2. A new SFR shall be limited to 2,000 square feet of habitable space.
3. Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) requirements shall be required for all new SFR's.
4. A perimeter foundation, as required by the California Building Code (CBC), shall be required under all SFR's, and all accessory structures greater than one story in height.
5. A minimum parcel size of five (5) acres shall be required for any structure.
A completed draft document will be available after the Public Health and Safety Committee has reviewed and approved, or amended the recommendations.
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CEO LIAISON: Carmel J. Ange...
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