AGENDA TITLE:
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Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 17 (Development Code) Sections 17.14.100 (Walls, fences and hedges), 17.20.030 (Commercial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.22.030 (Mixed use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements), 17.24.030 (Industrial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.28.040 (Planned Development (-PD) Overlay Zoning District), 17.32.040 (Number of parking spaces required), 17.36.200 (Food truck parks), 17.36.210 (Gas stations), 17.78.020 (Definitions of specialized terms and phrases) (Applicant: City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-02 Z; CEQA Status: Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption and Section 15378 as the Ordinance is not a project) (CD)
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MEETING DATE:
March 5, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Cynthia Marsh, City Planner
recommendation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Public Hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 17 (Development Code) Sections 17.14.100 (Walls, fences and hedges), 17.20.030 (Commercial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.22.030 (Mixed use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements), 17.24.030 (Industrial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.28.040 (Planned Development (-PD) Overlay Zoning District), 17.32.040 (Number of parking spaces required), 17.36.200 (Food truck parks), 17.36.210 (Gas stations), and 17.78.020 (Definitions of specialized terms and phrases).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The requested action will amend the zoning ordinance (also known as the Development Code) and address the second phase of code changes needed to create consistency with the Lodi General Plan. This is proposed in accordance with state law (Government Code §65860) that requires a city’s zoning ordinance to be consistent with its General Plan, which is the overarching policy and community vision for a how a city intends to grow itself. Additionally, changes to the Development Code are recommended to address recently approved state planning laws that supersede any portion of City code and provide further streamlining of existing processes, in addition to a handful of clean-up items for clarification purposes. Key proposed changes include:
• Relaxation of certain development standards to encourage housing development.
• Establishment of development and operation standards for Food truck parks, Gas stations (fueling stations), and Short-term rentals.
Table 1 below summarizes the individual LMC Sections being amended, listed by Development Code Section numbers, title, subject matter, reason for the amendment, and supporting General Plan policies.
Table 1 - Development Code Amendment Summary
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Section(s) |
Section Title |
Subject Matter |
Reason for Amendment |
Related General Plan Policy |
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17.14.100 Table 2-3 |
Walls, fences and hedges. |
Increase the maximum fence height from 6 feet to 7 feet at side or rear lot line or outside of required setback. This eliminates the need for discretionary review for fencing that is between 6 and 7 feet in height, and is consistent with California Building Code. |
Streamlining |
H-P1.7 |
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17.20.030, Table 2-6 |
Commercial zoning district land uses and permit requirements. |
- Add new land use category “Food truck park - food truck pod or hub” - MUP (Minor Use Permit) in the CC and GC zones. Add citation. -Add new land use category “Food truck park - food truck plaza” discretionary UP in the CC and GC zones. Add citation. -Add citation to “Gas stations”. |
Respond to new economic trends |
LU-G6 LU-G7 LU-P12 T-P49 |
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17.22.030 Table 2-8 |
Mixed use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements. |
- Add new land use category “Food truck park - food truck pod or hub” - MUP (Minor Use Permit) in the MCO zone. Add citation. -Add new land use category “Food truck park - food truck plaza” discretionary UP in the in the MCO zone. Add citation. -Add new land use category “Food truck park/commissary” - discretionary UP in the MCO zone. Add citation. -Add citation to “Gas stations”. |
Respond to new economic trends Clarification |
LU-G6 LU-G7 LU-P12 LU-P21 T-P49 |
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17.24.030, Table 2-10 |
Industrial use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements. |
- Add new land use category “Food truck park - food truck pod or hub” - MUP (Minor Use Permit) in the M and BP zones. Add citation. -Add new land use category “Food truck park - food truck plaza” discretionary UP in the M and BP zones. Add citation. -Add new land use category “Food truck park/commissary” - discretionary UP in the M and BP zones. Add citation. -Add citation to “Gas stations”. |
Respond to new economic trends |
LU-G6 LU-G7 LU-P10 LU-P12 T-P49 |
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17.28.040 |
Planned Development (PD) Overlay Zoning District. |
-Reduce acreage size of PDs to encourage infill development. -Add development standards to enhance quality of PDs. |
Respond to new economic trends Clarification |
LU-G1 LU-G5 |
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17.32.040, Table 3-1 |
Number of parking spaces required. |
Add “Food truck park”. Add “2 spaces for each on-site motorized food wagon (exclusive of spaces provided for motorized food wagon).” |
Clarification |
H-P1.7 T-P39 |
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17.36.210 |
Food truck parks. |
- Add development and operation standards for food truck parks that include permitting requirements, off street parking standards, seating and restroom standards, hours of operation and maintenance and cleanup. Development and operation standards for food truck parks as an accessory use are also included. Major Proposed Standards: - Initial limit of three food truck parks within city limits. - Will be allowed within commercial and industrial zones. - Unless there is a commissary, no food truck storage is allowed. -Two customer parking spaces per food truck. -Three customer seats per food truck. -Landscaping required, Community Development Director may allow alternative compliance. |
Respond to new economic trends |
LU-G3 LU-G6 LU-G7 LU-P10 LU-P12 T-P49 |
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17.36.220 |
Gas stations (fueling stations). |
-Add development standards for gas stations that address siting, location of pump stations, landscaping and perimeter wall. Major Proposed Standards -Allowed only on arterial streets. -Minimum 500 feet from residential use. -Minimum parcel size of 15,000 sq. ft. and minimum street frontage of 150 feet. -Pump island minimum 18 feet from property line, minimum 28 feet from another pump island or a structure and a minimum 38 feet from end of parking stalls. -No more than 2 vehicular access points to/from public right-of-way. - Additional landscaping required to screen gas station from adjacent properties. |
Clarification |
LU-G6 LU-G7 |
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17.78.020 |
Definitions of specialized terms and phrases. |
Add definition for “Commissary” Add definition for “Cottage court”. Revised definition for “Duplex. Add definition for “Food truck park”. Add definition for “Food truck pod”. Add definition for “Food truck hub”. Add definition for “Food truck plaza”. Add definition for “Food truck park/commissary co-location”. |
Clarification |
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Staff recommends the Planning Commission consider and recommend to City Council for approval, the proposed code amendments as the second phase (“Phase-2”) of Development Code amendments that includes revisions to multiple sections of the code (Attachment A). The proposed code revisions are shown in redline/strikeout format over the existing code in Attachment B.
STRATEGIC VISIONS:
2B. Expand and diversify economic opportunities.
3B. Fiscal Health: Diversified revenue mix to reflect economic prosperity of the community.
4E. Adopt standards and policies to promote housing for all economic levels.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution
2. Ordinance (Redlined Version)
3. Ordinance (Clean Version)
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John Della Monica
Community Development Director
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Scott R. Carney
City Manager