means a residential development developed, substantially
rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for, senior citizens that
has at least thirty-five dwelling units. Any senior citizen housing
development which is required to obtain a public report under Section
11010 of the Business and Professions Code and which submits its application
for a public report after July 1, 2001, shall be required to have
been issued a public report as a senior citizen housing development
under Section 11010.05 of the Business and Professions Code. No housing
development constructed prior to January 1, 1985, shall fail to qualify
as a senior citizen housing development because it was not originally
developed or put to use for occupancy by senior citizens.
(Ord. 94-884; Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 2016-1155 § 4)
Housing developments for seniors may be allowed in any zone.
(Ord. 94-884)
Senior housing development projects shall require the approval
of a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
These residential development projects will be available exclusively
for low-income and moderate-income senior residents.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
Application for a senior housing development shall be made to
the Planning Commission in writing and shall be accompanied by plans
and data for the project.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
Because the residents of such developments have dwelling characteristics
which differ from those of families and younger persons, it is not
appropriate to apply all of the normal zoning standards thereto. Accordingly,
pursuant to the processing of a conditional use permit for such developments,
the Planning Commission and the City Council may make exceptions to
the density, off-street parking, minimum unit size, open space and
such other requirements as may be appropriate. The Planning Commission
and City Council may also adjust required setbacks, building height
and yard areas as appropriate to provide an adequate living environment,
both within the development and on nearby properties. The Planning
Commission may impose such conditions on a senior housing development.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
