First reading of the ordinance was given on January 20, 2021.
On June 10, 2020, Councilmember Gonzales made a referral to the Planning and Development Committee for staff to review a fifty percent parking reduction for residential uses within the Central District (downtown) and other mixed use areas.
On September 22, 2020, the Planning and Development Committee was presented information on the ability to accommodate parking reductions for residential development projects within the Central District, Old Town Kern, and other mixed-use areas. Following staff’s presentation, public comments, and follow-on discussion, the Committee directed City staff to prepare an ordinance update to the parking requirements for residential projects to address tandem parking, guest parking, and reductions based on density of development.
On November 5, 2020, the Planning Commission was presented the first draft of the updated ordinance. At the request of the Commission, consideration of the ordinance was continued to December 3, 2020, at which time the Commission directed City staff to bring the draft updated ordinance to City Council.
On January 20, 2021, the City Council was presented a draft of the updated ordinance. Councilmember Gonzales made additional amendments and the ordinance had first reading.
The attached ordinance is reflective of Council’s direction.