(a)

The senior housing overlay district is intended to designate parcels for the development of senior citizen-oriented housing where the development of non-age-restricted housing is not desired or appropriate.

(b)

The senior housing overlay district is to be used only in conjunction with the R-3 zoning district.

(c)

It is the purpose of the senior housing overlay district to carry out policies of the city's general plan/housing element with respect toward senior citizens and low- or moderate-income people as discussed in the Housing Element of the General Plan.

(d)

The City recognizes the need for senior housing, and recognizes that senior housing can be developed with reduced impacts on roadways and schools while providing additional housing opportunities.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Qualifying resident means a person 55 years of age or older who intends to reside in the unit as his or her primary residence on a permanent basis.

Qualified permanent resident shall have the same mean as ascribed in Civil Code Section 51.11, as that section may be amended.

Permitted health care resident shall have the same meaning as ascribed in Civil Code Section 51.11, as that section may be amended.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

(a)

Except as specified within this chapter, all provisions of the R-3 zoning district shall apply.

(b)

Parcels designated as part of the senior housing overlay district must be developed in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.

(c)

Projects developed under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of section 5.6, "Off-Street Vehicle Parking," of the Zoning Code with regard to the number of parking spaces required.

(d)

Dwelling units constructed within the Senior Housing Overlay District must be occupied by at least one qualifying resident. Each other resident in the same dwelling unit must be either the spouse of the qualifying resident, a qualified permanent resident, or a permitted health care resident. Temporary residency, as a guest of a qualifying resident or qualified permanent resident, by a person of less than 55 years of age for periods of time, not more than 60 days in any year, shall be permitted. Upon the death or dissolution of marriage, or upon hospitalization, or other prolonged absence of the qualifying resident, any qualified permanent resident shall be entitled to continue his or her occupancy, residency, or use of the dwelling unit as a permitted resident.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

(a)

The senior housing overlay district requires the presence of certain conditions before it can be applied for or attached to a specific parcel of land:

(1)

R-3 zoning.

(2)

Land uses in the immediate and surrounding area, current and projected, must be compatible with the living environment required by senior citizens.

(3)

Area infrastructure must be in place or constructed as part of the project and capable of serving the proposed project including:

a.

Streets;

b.

Sidewalks;

c.

Traffic signals;

d.

Pedestrian circulation;

e.

Other infrastructure as required by the city.

(4)

Developments shall be located in areas which offer services to seniors, such as transportation, shopping, and recreation.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

Permitted land uses are established by the R-3 zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

(a)

Density shall be established by the General Plan land use designation for the property.

(b)

A density bonus may be applied per state law.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

Parking shall be provided based on the requirements of section 5.6, "Off-Street Vehicle Parking," of the Zoning Code.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

(a)

All residential buildings in the Senior Overlay District shall implement, at minimum, the following Universal Design principles:

(1)

No-step entries.

(2)

One-story living such that eating, bathroom, and sleeping areas are available on the same floor.

(3)

Front doors with a minimum width of 36" to accommodate the use of wheelchairs and 34" interior doors.

(4)

Hallway minimum width of 42" to accommodate the use of wheelchairs.

(5)

Flush room thresholds.

(6)

Lever door handles and rocker light switches.

(7)

Electrical outlets that can be reached without bending.

(8)

Provide additional closet rod brackets to allow potential access from a wheelchair.

(9)

Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)

(a)

To ensure that the senior housing restriction is maintained, prior to the occupancy of any project developed pursuant to this chapter, a notice of land use restriction shall be recorded noting that housing on the site is age-restricted.

(b)

The notice can be removed if the City removes the Senior Housing Overlay Designation.

(Ord. No. 2019-08, § 3(Exh. A), 9-25-2019)