Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Tue, October 14, 2025
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Public Hearing
1Public HearingStudy Session Recommendation to the City of Petaluma Planning Commission to Receive a Staff Presentation and Public Comment and Conduct a Study Session to Solicit Input and Provide Nonbinding Comments on Proposed Amendments to Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 2300, N.C.S., Section 7.030–Accessory Dwelling Units and Section 7.035–Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. This is a study session item only; no decision or other discretionary action will be taken that would require an environmental review finding under the California Environmental Quality Act for this meeting item. MATERIALS FOR THIS MEETING ITEM WERE PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025.
The Planning Commission will hear staff presentations and public comments about proposed changes to zoning rules for accessory dwelling units (small secondary homes on residential properties) and junior accessory dwelling units. This is an informal discussion to gather feedback before any formal decision is made.
2Public HearingStudy Session Recommendation to the City of Petaluma Planning Commission to Receive a Staff Presentation and Public Comment and Conduct a Study Session to Solicit Input and Provide NonBinding Comments on Proposed Amendments to Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 2300, N.C.S. Chapter 4–Zone Districts and Allowable Land Uses, Chapter 11–Parking and Loading Facilities, Off Street, and Chapter 28–Glossary, and SmartCode Section 3–Building Function Standards, Section 6–Parking Standards & Procedures, and Section 9–Glossary, to Implement Required Sixth Cycle Housing Element Program 7: Zoning Amendments Pertaining to Zoning Regulations for Residential Care Facilities. This is a study session item only; no decision or other discretionary action will be taken that would require an environmental review finding under the California Environmental Quality Act for this meeting item. MATERIALS FOR THIS MEETING ITEM WERE PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025. COMMITTEE COMMENT STAFF COMMENT
The Planning Commission will review and comment on proposed zoning amendments designed to make it easier to build residential care facilities (like assisted living or group homes) in Petaluma, including changes to where these facilities can be located, parking requirements, and related definitions. This is an informal study session to collect input before any official action is taken.